> > If the scenario mentioned above is possible, then the server > > will be blocked in the SSL_accept() (until the underlying tcp > > connection is broken) and hence wont be able to service other > > clients' connection requests > > This is the Toyota Principle, "you asked for it, you got it." If you don't > want to block, don't use blocking sockets. The only mechanism that can > assure that a socket operation will not block is non-blocking sockets.
Thanks for responding. I will definitely consider using non blocking sockets here. But what I am more interested in knowing is 'whether' the scenario that I mentioned is possible, and has anyone ever experienced it. ~ Urjit DISCLAIMER ========== This e-mail may contain privileged and confidential information which is the property of Persistent Systems Pvt. Ltd. It is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, retain, copy, print, distribute or use this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this message. Persistent Systems Pvt. Ltd. does not accept any liability for virus infected mails. ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List [email protected] Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
