C++ Sockets

C++ Sockets is a super handy, free library that helps you create BSD-style sockets in open source apps. It's cross-platform, which means it works on different operating systems without a hitch.

Key Features of C++ Sockets

This library packs some cool features! It supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), IPv6, and both TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol). Plus, you can use encrypted TCP and HTTP. The error handling? Totally customizable to fit your needs.

Protocols Supported by C++ Sockets

C++ Sockets gives you access to several transport layer protocols like SCTP (Stream Control Transmission Protocol), UDP, TCP, and ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). It also supports application layer protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, and Ajp/1.3. Pretty neat!

How to Install C++ Sockets

If you're looking to install C++ Sockets on your GNU/Linux system, you'll want to grab the latest version from Softpedia or the official project website where they share the source archive.

Steps for Installation

After downloading, save that archive somewhere on your PC. Extract its contents using an archive manager utility. Now, open up a terminal emulator application and navigate to where you extracted those files with the ‘cd’ command (for example: cd /home/softpedia/Sockets-2.3.9.9).

Next up is compiling the library! Just run the ‘make’ command—make sure you have a GCC compiler installed on your system. Once that's done successfully, use either ‘make install’ as root or ‘sudo make install’ as a privileged user to set up C++ Sockets across your system.

Exploring the Library's Compatibility

Diving into how C++ Sockets is built, you'll see it's fully written in C++. It's designed for multiple operating systems like GNU/Linux, Solaris, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS X. Oh! And it works great on both 64-bit and 32-bit computers too.