> >der Mouse's idea of a flag in send() is quite attractive.
>
> Hmm. Yes, but it's yet another incompatibility...  TCP and OSes have
> gotten by for 20-odd years with no good way for applications to send
> PSH to their sending TCP.
>

Yes, I see that. Still it's nice to dream :) Thanks for all the advice
and assistance. It's much appreciated,
 - Stuart