Thread: Cross platform sockets

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    Cross platform sockets

    Hello,

    What's the best way to do *simple* cross-platform TCP sockets (Winsock and BSD sockets natively), Are there any small C libraries that provide this? Or would it be best to write my own wrapper (around BSD sockets and Winsock)?

    I've searched, but most of the libraries either don't wrap the native API, are C++, or are "over complex" for my desired use.

    Thanks.

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    Best way? Use Java.

    Sorry, I don't know of any cross platform socket libraries off hand. If you do find something intuitive written in C, I'd be interested in knowing.

    If you write your own library, code name it Darcy or Deathray.

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    I suggest the Apache Portable Runtime.
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    I am not sure but I think QT might have sockets.

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    Qt is C++
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    Haha Darcy , I've decided to go with APR or write a wrapper for Winsock / BSD socks, thanks all

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