Mark Bixby <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> You are aware that your POSIX method will work on MPE, aren't you?

Uh, it flies like a lead balloon on my system. :-)  MPE C.55.07.

>> Any way to duplicate that in the MPE world?

> If you were going to do this with a pure MPE solution, it might theoretically
> be possible with a message file, FCONTROL(48), a timed read, and a paper clip.
> ;-)  I've wondered about this for a long, long time but never had occasion to
> try it.

It's that paperclip (and possible duct tape) that makes me uncomfortable...

> - Mark B.
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Thanks for your response and to Gavin Scott whose email said almost
exactly the same thing.

Eric
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