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?
* I've called <some function> and it fails, why?


Before submitting a report or asking in one of the mailing lists you
Before submitting a report or asking in one of the mailing lists, you
should try to determine the cause. In particular you should call
should try to determine the cause. In particular, you should call
ERR_print_errors() or ERR_print_errors_fp() after the failed 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?
* I just get a load of numbers for the error output, what do they mean?