Yes, I see that, but what would happen if
you called this code with a valid,unreachable
IP address (e.g. 127.0.0.2) ?
My problem is that my program hangs at the connect,
and I want that forced out...
I know IO::Socket::new times out pretty quickly when
the remeote system's port I want to reach is closed,
but I find it hanging when the system does not respond
at all.
GrtZ!,