2006-08-23 12:37:18 · 6 answers · asked by robertc_tas 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you are speaking of the pipe on a computer keyboard "|" it is used for redirecting output of a command to the input of another command.
2006-08-23 12:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by reason1000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto with reason1000. Also, "named pipes" are part of database structures, used to pipe data... You'd need a database administrator to explain it fully.
In essence, a "pipe" is used to transfer data from one program/command/etc. to another.
2006-08-23 19:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pipe can refer to an internet or network connection, or in the more litteral sence it is used to tranport a gas or a liquid
2006-08-23 19:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a metal or plastic enclosed tube , generally used for drain off of fluids,,, water being the most common fluid used thru pipes.
2006-08-23 19:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to smoke pot, to smoke tobacco, for plumbing, to have sex, for many things. There are many different pipes.
2006-08-23 19:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by Chickie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will be useful
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe
2006-08-24 04:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by danielpsw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋