Re: Patch to trunk: merge common code in hourglass impl

[Jason Rumney]

Stefan Monnier wrote:
> > - Under W32, atimers are not currently used, so the common code cannot be
> > either.  If atimers will work under W32, then the patch can be  improved to
> > benefit W32 as well.
> >     
>
> It would be good to know if the avoidance of atimers was done
> on purpose.  Eli?  Jason?
>   

I don't think atimers are supported on Windows. My understanding is that 
they require signals.