Implement C# Generic Timeout

Question

I am looking for good ideas for implementing a generic way to have a single line (or anonymous delegate) of code execute with a timeout.

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Answer 1

What about using Thread.Join(int timeout)?

public static void CallWithTimeout(Action act, int millisecondsTimeout)
{
    var thread = new Thread(new ThreadStart(act));
    thread.Start();
    if (!thread.Join(millisecondsTimeout))
        throw new Exception("Timed out");
}