Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Rationale for select() right after connect()? If the socket is selectable, then it wasn't made non-blocking. (see line 162) connect blocks until the connection is made or an error occurs.

Describe the solution you'd like
Justify (add comment) or remove.

Describe alternatives you've considered
None

Additional context
None

Requester Info
Jacob Hageman - NASA/GSFC, OSAL code review