Re: Socket hangs in read() when putting interface down

>> This may be ok on a major interface like eth0 but it is a problem when >> using a ppp interface via GSM data or GPRS connection. >> Killing the pppd while the socket waits in read() produces the same >> behaviour. Also a broken connection looks the same. >> It is reproducable on several 2.6 kern

Re: Socket hangs in read() when putting interface down

chris schlund wrote: Using read() on a socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM) connected via any network interface (e.g eth0) and putting this interface down (ifconfig) while the socket is in read() produces a hanger (the read() will not return anymore). Even if I install sigaction signal handler I got no s

Socket hangs in read() when putting interface down

Using read() on a socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM) connected via any network interface (e.g eth0) and putting this interface down (ifconfig) while the socket is in read() produces a hanger (the read() will not return anymore). Even if I install sigaction signal handler I got no signal when the interfac