I am running the following Linux version: Linux version 2.4.21-27.0.2.ELsmp (bhcompile@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) (gcc version 3.2.3 20030502 (Red Hat Linux 3.2.3-47)) #1 SMP I am having a networking problem where CLOSE_WAIT does not close even so a FIN_WAIT_2 is sent. CLOSE_WAIT stays open forever. Is there a way to setup a timeout or a time to live? And if so, what are the hidden implication for the rest of the connections? Sincerely, Olivier Onorato Webmaster Defender Industries, Inc. http://www.defender.com <http://www.defender.com/> 800-628-8225 x 148 ATTENTION : This E-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended only for the use of the Individual(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this E-mail, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or copying of this E-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this E-mail in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (860) 701-3400 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subjecthttps://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list