Hi, This has probably been asked before. Is there a way to apply a timeout on the synchronous read for a socket in boost. I have no option but to do a synchronous read. If not is there a ticket and when is the release date for this functionality. Thanks CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION NOTICE: The information contained in this e-mail is privileged, confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of this e-mail. Thank you.