title: What's the difference between epoll, poll, threadpool?
body: <p>Could someone explain what the difference is between <code>epoll</code>, <code>poll</code> and threadpool?</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>What are the pros / cons?</li>
  <li>Any suggestions for frameworks?</li>
  <li>Any suggestions for simple/basic tutorials?</li>
  <li>It seems that <code>epoll</code> and <code>poll</code> are Linux-specific... Is there an equivalent alternative for Windows?</li>
  </ul>