*
 * @return <code>true</code> if the file is read-only
 */

    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?
    }

/**
 * Tests to see if the file this <code>SmbFile</code> represents