void send(const char* dest, message* msg);
// Try to get a message. Returns true on success.
- // If "wait" is true, blocks until success.
- bool recv(message*& msg, m_host_t& from, bool wait);
+ // Parameter "timeout" may be 0 for non-blocking operation, -1 for
+ // infinite waiting, or any positive timeout.
+ bool recv(message*& msg, m_host_t& from, double timeout);
// Try to flush pending sending communications.
// If "wait" is true, blocks until success.