i know basic C++ programming and i can make a simple GUI in wxWidgets i would like to know how to send data to a server(make a server) i have a client app that takes the users first name and last name.. how would i send that information to a server and have the server store that data in a comma seperated value (CSV) file.....i am a complete newb at socket programming..i would appreciate anu help like this billy,bob john,doe skeeter,moe etc...

Hey! The best way I can suggest is by getting a book and using it to learn the techniques. I know of a really good book that you should consider getting. It is Developer's Guide to Multiplayer Games. This is a really good book that helps you get started in networking. Even though it says for games, you can easily use these concepts to learn general network programming. You can click on the Amazon image and scroll through the TOC to see what's covered. I have yet to start network programming, but I know this book is what I am going to use to lean (I already have it). Hope this helps! Good luck.

- Drew

check out this stuff. Its about networking in linux and gives lots of C examples. The one called bgnet2.pdf is the best one, the code examples are easily portable to C++ and the windows platform as long as you take the time needed. I think this stuff is about as good as u'll find, granted i havn't looked into it too much. It has all been recommended by my course lecturers.

Hope it helps,

ace

thanks for all the help guys i will look into it

you might also want to check out RakNet. its a high level networking library that makes the protocol level work a breeze.

[Edited by - graveyard filla on February 18, 2005 11:19:32 PM]

Some good links in here. Thanks!