Summary
This chapter has provided you with the background necessary to use the UNIX system calls select(2) and poll(2). Additionally, you will now be able to use non-blocking I/O, particularly for writing to a file descriptor in concert with select(2) or poll(2).
The next chapter will explore the wonderful world of UNIX timers.
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