Re: Winsock blocking hook problems.

From: Chuck Hamilton <chuckh_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: 1996/02/14
Message-ID: <4fsu0g$dhe_at_reader2.ix.netcom.com>#1/1


rdb_at_ftp.com (Richard Bramante) wrote:

>For the 32-bit OS, multitasking is preemptive and blocking is "real". You can
>use a separate thread for a blocking recv() or whatever blocking call
>you're making without it grinding your system to a halt.
 

>Hence, there is no real need for the defaultblocking hook with a 32-bit
>OS. You still have the option of installing your own if you want with the
>WSASetBlockingHook() if you want, but it is not necessary because of the other
>options available.
 

>--rich

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a blocking hook function unnecessary in any versions of Windows (3.1, NT or 95) if you simply use asynch. sockets?

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Chuck Hamilton
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Received on Wed Feb 14 1996 - 00:00:00 CET

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