Time consuming loops produce 404?

[eluser]j3nnings[/eluser]
I've tried set_time_limit() as well as ini_set('max_execution_time', 0), but it seems like if the script takes over a set amount of time it will produce a 404, and not the normal "max execution time reached" PHP error.

For example, the following code produces a 404:

Code:

function loop()
    {
        $i = 0;

        while($i < 40){
        sleep(1);
        echo $i . "<br>";
        
        $i++;
        }
    }

Any ideas?

[eluser]Dam1an[/eluser]
At which point did you try calling set_time_limit()?
I tested that function, and it worked fine (default XAMPP install)

I just read the user guide for set_time_limit, and it has no effect when in safe mode, is this the case for you?

[eluser]j3nnings[/eluser]
set_time_limit() is called right at the start of the controller function

safe mode is off

I'm on dreamhost, I know CI and DH usually have problems together, think this may be the case?

[eluser]Dam1an[/eluser]
Out of curisoity, what is it that you're doing that takes 30+ seconds to process anyway? Maybe you should invest some effort in improveing the performance there

[eluser]j3nnings[/eluser]
I had my cron set up to run a php file because I was having trouble running php through cgi.

Though, I recently got support through irc.freenode.net (channel ##php and #dreamhost) and everything seems to be working OK.

Thanks for your help!