cat command with timeout

[Dan Bar Dov]

Years ago I needed a cat with a timeout argument.
I modified the cat code. It was very easy (if I remember correctly less than
one hour of work).

Sadly, I don't have the code.

Good luck.
Dan

2010/6/10 Ori Idan <ori at helicontech.co.il>

> I have to read lines from serial port, I thought to read them using 'cat'
> however, since the other unit connected to the serial port, might
> malfunction and not send anything, I need a timeout to stop reading after
> few seconds.
> Does someone know of an alternative to cat with timeout?
>
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