Data Transmission Crash Course Required

[Steve Holden]

dndfan at hotpop.com wrote:
> Hello, everyone!
> 
> I am a Python enthusiast, also trying to learn basic Linux skills in
> order to rid myself of the Windows plague (off-topic rant). I was
> considering doing a Battleships game that runs in text mode and has the
> capacity to connect players via networking. Trouble is I have minimal
> experience in networking, let alone in Python's methods for data
> exchange. I am looking for a quick-n-dirty approach, upon which I can
> certainly expand by further reading Python documentation. Also, if
> anyone can recommend an online resource for learning more about TCP/IP
> and the like (a programmer's view of it), I would be very grateful.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
Take a look at

   http://www.holdenweb.com/linuxworld/NetProg.pdf

Sample code in

   http://www.holdenweb.com/linuxworld/ex.tar

I'd be interested to see whether the material is any use to someone new 
to networking.

regards
  Steve
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