Commit 02859fb7 authored by Bodo Möller's avatar Bodo Möller
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Extend entry on ERR_print_errors.

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@@ -176,10 +176,13 @@ first BIO related read or write operation.

* I've called <some function> 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?