Is it anyway we can use C Socket programming (In unix) in Windows?
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Is it anyway we can use C Socket programming (In unix) in Windows?
I want to know, Is it possible to use C Socket Programming style in Unix (all the functions,headers etc).
If so how can i do that? And Am i need the library too?
Your question is not clear to me. Do you want to convert Windows programs to Unix or the other way around?
As far as I know they are very similar. You need an additional function under Windows that you don't need in Unix; this function is usually in the beginning of the program.
In Unix (at least in Linux) the libraries are included when you install the compiler.
Look for a guide called "Beej's guide to network programming". Though it is Unix-specific, it does discuss some of the differences between Windows sockets and standard sockets.
Thanks everyone, I know now that i can emulate network program in unix in windows with cygwin. Im sorry that i am not ask for more clear question but thanks any way.
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