Linux Socket Programming by Example

You don't have to be a network programmer to understand the concepts taught in this manual. In clear, readable and authoritative language, Warren Gay introduces the fundamentals of socket-level programming and related concepts, including forming network addresses, Ipv6, the TCP/IP protocol suite and options, writing servers and creating secure applications. A must-have resource, Linux Socket Programming by Example includes information on domains and addresses, host names and network lookups, socket options, standard I/O, using Datagram-oriented protocols and multi-client servers.

Linux Socket Programming by Example begins with a very basic introduction to the fundamentals of socket level programming. As the chapters progress, you are introduced to related concepts, such as forming network addresses, Ipv6, the TCP/IP protocol suite and options, writing servers, and creating secure applications. You will also learn about socket fundamentals, domains and addresses, address conversion functions, socket types and protocols, Internet sockets, types and protocols, binding an address to a socket, using Datagram oriented protocols, and much more.

Warren Gay is the bestselling author of Sams Teach Yourself Linux Programming in 24 Hours. He is the supervisor of Investment Management Systems at Mackenzie Financial Corporation. He has been programming professionally since 1980, programming for UNIX since 1986 and Linux since 1994. He has written many popular Internet-based Linux packages, including an ftp Backup program and a .wav player program.