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use_alarm

 $ua->use_alarm([boolean])

Retrieves or defines the ability to use alarm for timeouts. By default, timeouts with alarm are enabled. If you plan on using alarm for your own purposes, or it isn't supported on your system, it is recommended that you disable alarm by calling this method with a value of zero.


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