[plt-scheme] FFI - C file handles -> scheme ports

On Jan 14, Hans Oesterholt-Dijkema wrote:
> Eli Barzilay schreef:
> > On Jan 14, Hans Oesterholt-Dijkema wrote:
> >   
> >> Dear All,
> >>
> >> Is it possible to reuse, or encapsulate C file handles (actually
> >> sockets) in a scheme port, using the FFI?
> >>     
> >
> > I don't think so.  MzScheme works on a lower level than FILE*.  The
> > best way I can think of is to create a custom input or output port
> > that uses the C level for its IO.
> > 
> Wouldn't a call to "select" on the C level block mzscheme entirely?

Yes, you'll need to avoid any blocking C calls.

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