Re^2: Socket hang. (Windows or Perl? Solutions?)

Just to cover all bases,

Duh? FF.

how are you determining the sockets that are in SYN_SENT (or whatever...) state?

Using a tool designed for that job. In my case, TCPview.

At the time that this anomalous behavior occurs, what’s being recorded in the system logs?

What system logs? This isn't a webserver.

Are you intending to create a system stress-test?

Of course I am. The posted code's sole purpose is to demonstrate the problem as quickly as possible.

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

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