*
     * @return <code>true</code> if the file is read-only
     * @throws SmbException if an error occurs while checking read permissions
     */

    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?
    }