public boolean canRead () throws SmbException {
        if ( getType() == TYPE_NAMED_PIPE ) { // try opening the pipe for reading?
            return true;
        }
        return exists(); // try opening and catch sharing violation?
    }


    @Override
    public boolean canWrite () throws SmbException {
        if ( getType() == TYPE_NAMED_PIPE ) { // try opening the pipe for writing?
            return true;