Top "Winsock" questions

In computing, the Windows Sockets API (WSA), which was later shortened to Winsock, is a technical specification that defines how Windows network software should access network services, especially TCP/IP.

How do I receive udp packets with winsock in c++?

As an attempt at wrapping my head around udp sockets I've tried to port the code from this tutorial page …

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Why should I use non-blocking or blocking sockets?

At first, I must ask that which is the best in which states ? For example a real-time MMORPG server. What …

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Boost::asio winsock and winsock 2 compatibility issue

My project uses windows.h in which winsock.h is used, and I need to include boost:assio which uses …

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Good lightweight library for HTTP POST/GET for C?

I'm planning of creating a Last.FM scrobbler plugin for a music player in Windows. Last.FM submissions API relays …

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How can I check if a client disconnected through Winsock in C++?

How can I check if a client disconnected through Winsock in C++?

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C - Undefined Reference to WSAStartup@8'

I am using Code::Blocks, MinGW, and Windows. Im trying to initialize the winsock so that I can work on …

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Delphi, How to get all local IPs?

Any one know a way in delphi get a simple list (eg tstrings) of the local ip address. I have …

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Ensuring packet order in UDP

I'm using 2 computers with an application to send and receive udp datagrams. There is no flow control and ICMP is …

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Porting Winsock to Linux Sockets

I have a program that does some networking using Winsock, and one of our requirements right now is to port …

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C++ Winsock P2P

Scenario Does anyone have any good examples of peer-to-peer (p2p) networking in C++ using Winsock? It's a requirement I …

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