From: Bodo Möller Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 21:31:14 +0000 (+0000) Subject: Extend entry on ERR_print_errors. X-Git-Tag: OpenSSL_0_9_5~76 X-Git-Url: https://git.openssl.org/gitweb/?p=openssl.git;a=commitdiff_plain;h=02859fb74ac980303994dd46c28e0cd2211aba12;ds=sidebyside Extend entry on ERR_print_errors. --- diff --git a/FAQ b/FAQ index 7a27c147a4..0ab395e94f 100644 --- a/FAQ +++ b/FAQ @@ -176,10 +176,13 @@ first BIO related read or write operation. * I've called and it fails, why? -Before submitting a report or asking in one of the mailing lists you -should try to determine the cause. In particular you should call +Before submitting a report or asking in one of the mailing lists, you +should try to determine the cause. In particular, you should call ERR_print_errors() or ERR_print_errors_fp() after the failed call -and see if the message helps. +and see if the message helps. Note that the problem may occur earlier +than you think -- you should check for errors after every call where +it is possible, otherwise the actual problem may be hidden because +some OpenSSL functions clear the error state. * I just get a load of numbers for the error output, what do they mean?