Hello, one can use "signal_set" to connect to a SIGHUP signal and then reload a configuration file. I am thinking about a different approach. What about using libgamin to get notified if the config file changes and then reload automatically, if the config file is correct and valid. Is it possible to implement that behavior with asio? I read through the reference but I couldn't find something. I am not yet familiar with all aspects of asio. Perhaps I have overread it. Does anybody have a hint or an idea, please? regards, Alexander -- I would prefer to have encrypted communication. If you also prefer to encrypt emails, please do. Alexander Nagel Email: alexander@acwn.de Homepage: http://www.acwn.de/