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From: Matt SF <mattsf@example.com>
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Subject: Re: c-kermit8 and slow http downloads
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Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:36:58 -0800
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Frank da Cruz wrote:
> I invite anybody who feels like an afternoon of fun to take a look at the
> routine http_get() in ckcnet.c. It's best if you look at the current working
> version of the code:
>
> http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckdaily.html
>
> A quick glance at the code shows there are two scenarios: chunked and
> non-chunked. The server announces which method to use. The non-chunked
> method looks like it might be really slow. Suggestion: add a debug() clause
> here:
>
> } else if (!ckstrcmp(buf,"Transfer-Encoding:",18,0)) {
> if ( ckindex("chunked",buf,18,0,0) != 0 )
> chunked = 1;
> }
>
> to see which method was used. If non-chunked, probably what's needed is
> a whole new layer of buffering.
>
> - Frank
Frank and Jeffrey, thanks for replying! I thought it might be something
along those lines like a change to the buffering code. Alas, this is
way beyond my ability. :)
I'll just keep an eye on the c-kermit development and see what happens.
Meanwhile, it works great for the small automated ftp transfers I have
to do a few days a week. Thanks for all your work on the project!
-Matt