On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:19:28 +0200 Hermann wrote:
HL> > Once that works, I would look into moving packet decoding into the
HL> > reception thread. I don't think it would warrant it's own thread, as I
HL> > expect that the decoding of packets to be fairly quick.
HL> 
HL> What do you mean with the decoding exactly?

The packet comes in as a chunk of bytes. Those bytes need to be decoded into
the C structures. Pulling out the vabrinds, oids, etc.  Also, SNMPv3 decrypting
and authentication.

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