Generally speaking, how do firewalls handle Comet style protocols? Are there firewalls that are better at handling a large number of mostly idle long-polling connections?
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Most respond well, though some (particularly old/cheap models) have arbitrary time limits on connections. You're unlikely to have issues with a semi-modern firewall though. |
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