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Subject: Re: [9fans] What do I need for a small 9P2000 server @ Linux ?
From: Charles Forsyth <forsyth@terzarima.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:25:43 +0100
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> The kernel should not hangup if the server is in trouble.
> Perhaps some reasonable timeout would be fine - if we dont
> get an response, abort w/ IO error.

that will not work.
responses can legitimately be delayed indefinitely.
often the `files' are services and replies arrive (only) when the work is done.