socket in python 2.2 vs 2.1

[Martin v. Loewis]

Ivan Bykov <ivan at kupol.ru> writes:

> IMHO, '255.255.255.255' is a valid IP number. This is number mask, use
> for broadcast packet.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but 255.255.255.255 is *not* a valid
IP address. Formally, it would be a class E address, for experimental
use; but it has nothing to do with broadcast.

> MvL> Just remove the connect call.
> Then program to work not will.

Can you explain why? Are you using .send, or .sendto, later?

Regards,
Martin