marcus low vlzhxyinternetnowaspnet hi mark dont underestimate complexity writing asynchronous iocp based applications language something written c targets one way handling sockets doesnt make best reliable solution doubt even given best mechanism complexity programmers skill bring naught since team writing solution start evaluate best os supports also twisted looks promising downright iocp support least read twisted team working already reactor iocp framework looks easy im quite ill give benefit doubt assume wasnt intention rude someone trying help familiar twisted implemented windows uses specific windows apis asynch model winsock2 directly optimal performance com optimal windows asynch api winsock2 beats berkeley socket select anyday windows hint io completion port gives twisted equal footing terms raw efficiency iocp support sockets winsock2 see mark never discussion blocking sockets vs select wasnt expecting tims reply wont posting said lets close thread tim one people mailing list needs see responds quickly help others ppl like would post questions yes apologize using term planet megatron regards mark _______________________________________________ pythonwin32 mailing list kpitckaew45pythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopythonwin32 thu 07 aug 2008 162059 0800 pythonwin32 shameless com question close