how to test if a pipe contains data

[ralda at gmx.de]

Hallo Laurent!

> > Anyhow, if it helps, or even if someone is interested, I'm happy to 
> > explain in detail why I need to peek for data on a filedescriptor.
> 
>  I'd be interested in knowing why you need to do that. Maybe, by
> looking at the big picture, we can help you design a solution that
> fulfills your needs without this particular issue.

You hit it exactly. Beside this I'm willing to help finding a solution
and to do not only complain ... but it's absolute necessary to have the
full picture to say anything about this.

--
Harald