can anyone write, or tell me where i could find a function similar to cin, except it doesn't block, as in it doesn't stop execution of the program until the user hits enter. or does anyone know where i could find a function that tells me what key is being pressed, if any.
thanks in advance,
-executive idio

: can anyone write, or tell me where i could find a function similar to cin, except it doesn't block, as in it doesn't stop execution of the program until the user hits enter. or does anyone know where i could find a function that tells me what key is being pressed, if any.
: thanks in advance,
: -executive idio

The answer to this question is system dependant, and it is the same issue for C++ that it is for C. Question 19.1 of the C FAQ (second link in my sig) provides some fairly detailed information about it. It is a good place to start anyways.


HTH,
Will
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