> I am using normal dial up connection. And using ftp command to download > files. > > Sometime the following 2 things happen while downloading files: > 1. It gives Connection time out. And the file was partialy downloaded. > 2. If net connection is break while downloading, the process is hang for > ever. It does not come out or it does not detect the net connection break.
Does this happen: 1) On just one host in particular? 2) On a defined set of hosts (like always the same ones)? 3) Randomly? > Q1. Why is connection time out is happen while downloading ?? Tons of things affect network traffic. There really isn't a clear answer. > Q2. What is exact technical reason for time out?? Usually no packet transfer for X amount of time. (X is defined by the server). Lost routes, down routers, severe latency (lag), etc. > Q3. Why it does not come out after net connection break ?? The server probably has broken the connection upon time-out on its end, but if you've never received the packets telling you of this (because you aren't receiving any other packets), then the client will just sit there waiting since it can't assume what the server is doing. Some clients do have time-outs of their own, but in the interest of not tripping over the server's feet, they usually let the server do all the talking. > > Kvimol -Statux _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
