[ale] FAQ: I need to fake DOS' kbhit(), getch()

[John Mills]

I've inherited a MSWin console application which tests for operator
keystroke input while repeatedly calling a service routine, then exits on
a keystroke. Could someone please remind me how to fake those DOS-style
tests in UNIX/Linux, or suggest a library with exports these
Borland/MS-style functions? I have seen this, but draw a blank at present.

I could use Stevens' APUE/Ch.11 examples, but a handy-dandy interface lib
would be great!

TIA-

   John Mills
   Sr. Software Engineer
   TGA Technologies, Inc.
   100 Pinnacle Way, Suite 140
   Norcross, GA 30071-3633
   e-mail: jmills at tga.com
   Phone: 770-441-2100 ext.124 (voice)
          770-449-7740 (FAX)

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