this may seem odd, but I actually need a PHP script that WILL time-out, i.e.: take so long to execute that Apache WILL time-out the script and fire a 408 error.
The purpose for this, is to demo capturing the 408 with a custom 408 error page to report timeouts to a database.
Perhaps there is a better way to do this that you may suggest?
I don't think an infinite loop would work as Apache would 500 if I remember correctly.
Edit -------
It has been pointed out that a 408 is a client error, so in addition, what error would Apache fire if a script times-out?
I'd like an actual example rather than a synthesized header()
as this is to be pitched to a client and they would ideally like a real-world example.
Thank you!