When I try read -t 6 retval read does not return after 6 seconds. Or is there a way to force it to return. Thanks, -Mike __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com -- Want to unsubscribe from this list? Send a message to cygwin-unsubscribe@sourceware.cygnus.com