Subject: Re: UDP Out 0f Sequence

From: "Randy Macleod" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:22:28 -0400

Rick Jones wrote:
> Majumder, Rajib wrote:
>> Let's say we have 2 uniprocessor hosts connected back to back. Is
>> there any possibility of an out-of-order scenario on recv? 
> 
> Your application should be written on the assumption that it is 
> possible, regardless of the specifics of the hosts involved, however 
> unlikely they may be to reorder traffic.
> 
>  > Is this same for all kernel (linux/solaris)?
> 
> Your application should be written on the assumtion that it is possible, 
> regardless of the specifics of the OSes involved, however unlikely they 
> may be to reorder traffic.

Or you should use a different protocol stack that guarantees order.
Have you considered TCP, DCCP or even TIPC?
The solution depends on your application requirements and your
projects tolerance for risk.

// Randy