[LIP] Simple doubt - read from pipe

Hi All,

Below is the normal pipes example code.

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

int main()
{
        int fd[2];
        pid_t pid;
        int n;
        char greet[12];

        if(pipe(fd) < 0)
        {
                printf("error\n");
                exit(2);
        }
        if((pid = fork()) < 0)
        {
                printf("error\n");
                exit(1);
        }
        else if(pid > 0)
        {
                //parent
                close(fd[0]);
                write(fd[1], "hello", 5);
        }
        else
        {
                //child
                close(fd[1]);
                n = read(fd[0], greet, 12);
                write(1, greet, n);
        }
        close(fd[0]);
        close(fd[1]);
        exit(0);
}

The problem I have in this is, when "hello" is printed on stdout, it waits
for '\n' an enter key from me before it gives back the command prompt.  
I don't want this to happen.  I don't understand why it is happening also.  
The solution should be simple but doesn't strike to me.

If anyone of you could help me out.

Thanks.
Gowri


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