Is it possible to code the client application using winsock API so it can run for windows but the server with berkeley socket API so it can run for linux. I mean will they be able to establish a solid connection even though the socket API's and OS's are different. And is linux and unix the same thing?
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Jump to PostYes that will work, and its done like that all the time.
>> And is linux and unix the same thing?
No. click here
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Ancient Dragon
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Yes that will work, and its done like that all the time.
>> And is linux and unix the same thing?
No. click here
Salem
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> I mean will they be able to establish a solid connection even though the socket API's and OS's are different.
You mean the way the web works at present, across a whole plethora of different platforms?
Ancient Dragon
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You mean the way the web works at present, across a whole plethora of different platforms?
I think it is a miracle that it works at all :)
cam875
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ok thanks for the info, very helpful.
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