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Re: curl_easy_setopt to allow for specifying the IP for connect() ? -> DNS_CACHE flexibility

From: Mohun Biswas <m_biswas_at_mailinator.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:41:09 -0400

Geff wrote:
> Seems like a fairly simple patch to write and support. I'm thinking a
> "populator" (which you seemed OK with) and a conditional around calling
> the resolver or not if a flag of "CACHEONLY" is set or not.

Don't forget that one of your options is to write the patch anyway and
just apply it to your version before building. It's a small additional
step, performed only every few months or years, and that way you have
the patch ready if Daniel changes his mind or more votes come in. Are
you sure this isn't the best option left on the table?

MB
Received on 2006-07-12