I''ve been working in C++ (in linux) in an attempt to learn sockets and network programming. I have been able to create server that forks every time a new client connects. So each client has it''s own server process. However, this creates a bit of a problem because I would like for multiple clients to connect to the same server and exchange information (in order to create a multiplayer game). Using forking I can''t seem to get this to work (well anyway). I thought about using threads, but I can''t find any decent thread tutorials on the net. Have any of you come across this problem? Anyone have a solution? Anyone know of any good resources that can help me out?

I''m not a Linux guy but I''d look up select(), non-blocking sockets, and pthreads - in that order.



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Thanks, the select() fuction will help tons! Does anyone have any good resources on pthreads? I''m having a hard time finding anything useful on the net.

sdl has some thread functions. i dont know if that is what you are looking for.