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pcap_next_ex() vs pcap_loop()


From: Selçuk Cevher <cevhers () gmail com>
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:56:04 +0200

Hi All,

As far as I know, in general, pcap_loop() function of libpcap library is
preferred over pcap_next_ex() function in both live and offline capture.

Is it related to some kind of fact that pcap_loop() is more
robust/reliable/efficient ?

Thanks.
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