non-interruptable io blocking

[Cid]

So is there a reason why threads blocked in io calls cannot be
interrupted or is it really a design flaw?

 

[ak]

So is there a reason why threads blocked in io calls cannot be

interrupted or is it really a design flaw?

use java.nio

 

[Liz]

So is there a reason why threads blocked in io calls cannot be
interrupted or is it really a design flaw?

My guess is that the thread does not have any code to do anything
when it is interrupted. I would give you an example, but I misplaced
my book.