Sending info via internet/network in C++ console apps

Chaosenemy · 12-13-2006, 12:53 AM

Yo, not sure if this is possible, but is there a way to send information to other computers in a simple C++ console application?

Example: Battling a friend over a LAN in a text-RPG.

Example 2: Messaging a friend over the internet in your program.

All done in a C++ console application in the command prompt. So... is any of this possible? If so, where do I start on learning how to put these features in my program?

jaeusm · 12-13-2006, 10:51 PM

Why C++? For the purposes you've described, I would use a language like Python or Java. C++ has no notion of networking, but, if you're determined to use that language, google "C++ socket programming".

12-13-2006, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chaosenemy Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 20	Sending info via internet/network in C++ console apps Yo, not sure if this is possible, but is there a way to send information to other computers in a simple C++ console application? Example: Battling a friend over a LAN in a text-RPG. Example 2: Messaging a friend over the internet in your program. All done in a C++ console application in the command prompt. So... is any of this possible? If so, where do I start on learning how to put these features in my program?

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12-13-2006, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaeusm Software Developer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 471	Why C++? For the purposes you've described, I would use a language like Python or Java. C++ has no notion of networking, but, if you're determined to use that language, google "C++ socket programming".