socket programming - BEGINNER

ok, maybe someone already asked this before but here it goes again.

My friend told me learn about socket programming over the summer and i have NO background in socket stuff. So i was wondering if anyone can guide me in the right direction.

I know a fair bit in C++ (pointers, new/delete, AVL-trees, etc). I also have some knowledge in Assembly (motorolla 68HC11), so i know some stuff about ports and stuff (not sure if it's relavant to socket programming)

but yeah, umm.. what books or steps should i take to be successful in learning socket programming? Do i need to learn C first? what are some good "beginner" to socket programming tutorials? is it better to learn about sockets or multithreading first?

thanks.

One good reference for socket programming is CodeProject.

http://www.codeproject.com/internet/

Kuphryn

well i prefer: www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~beej/guide/net/bgnet.pdf

try it.

cool guys! thanks a lot for the help!
hopefully i'll be able to get through those tutorials!

do u know if those books on "learning __something__ in 21 days" are any good?

btw, anyone know where to find jobs? i've been looking EVERYWHERE!!!!

yes, but I doubt if you finish that in 21 day... ;) but they have good information.