can any one tell me what is socket descriptor in socket programming in c.
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jephthah 1,888 Posting Maven
in general terms (although not exactly precise), the "socket descriptor" is used like the "handle" for the socket, similar to a FILE * handle. int sd = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0); where "sd" is the socket descriptor and, like a file handle, is then used to make additional calls to the socket like "connect" "read" "write" and "close"
Salem 5,265 Posting Sage
jephthah commented: that really is a good link. thanks +1
jephthah 1,888 Posting Maven
that's great site ^
i wish i would have known about that a few years ago
hell, i might just have to read it through tonight.
:P
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