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@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ FAQ 5.14 Using C++ non-static functions for callbacks? 5.15 How do I get an FTP directory listing? 5.16 I want a different time-out! + 5.17 Can I write a server with libcurl? 6. License Issues 6.1 I have a GPL program, can I use the libcurl library? @@ -1311,6 +1312,15 @@ FAQ use that to figure out exactly when the right condition is met when the transfer should get stopped. + 5.17 Can I write a server with libcurl? + + No. libcurl offers no functions or building blocks to build any kind of + internet protocol server. libcurl is only a client-side library. For server + libraries, you need to continue your search elsewhere but there exist many + good open source ones out there for most protocols you could possibly want a + server for. And there are really good stand-alone ones that have been tested + and proven for many years. There's no need for you to reinvent them! + 6. License Issues |