> Peter Memishian wrote:
> > > So the only error condition that should return events is ETIME. That at
> > > least simplifies things.
> >
> > As per my earlier comment, I see no inherent need for events to be
> > returned with ETIME.
> >
>
> +1
>
> Some existing code in the wild will start working correctly under timing
> scenarios that haven't been properly tested (or perhaps just diagnosed).
> Existing, working code will continue to work.
> It will be easier to understand/document, and build on knowledge of
> existing APIs like poll() and select().
I've filed 6874410. If we implement it, I think the doc fix becomes
simply to replace the confusing ETIME verbiage in the manpage with:
ETIME The time interval expired before the any events
were posted to the port.
--
meem
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