Using Library Via Piping

Using Library Via Piping

[Amit Dang]

Is there any way of using library functionality via pipes rather than
linking? If yes, could any body give a brief explanation or point to some
available information. I am clear about the concept of invoking executables
via pipes but not about using library.

Regards,
Amit Dang

RE: Using Library Via Piping

[Huber, George K RDECOM CERDEC STCD SRI]

Amit wrote,

>Is there any way of using library functionality via pipes rather than
>linking? If yes, could any body give a brief explanation or point to some
>available information. I am clear about the concept of invoking executables
>via pipes but not about using library.

I do not think so.  Thinking about it, both `ends' of a pipe need to be 
attached to something prior to data transmission.  In a library, the image
is not loaded into memory until some program that needs it is executed, so 
there (as far as I can see) would be no way for the library to connect to 
its end of the pipe.

Just out of curosity - what are you trying to do?  It almost seems like you
are attemping to create something akin to an out-of-process (from Microsoft's
COM/DCOM stuff) server.

George