From dbf93a897354866ee285a8f4b1bbe6d2e2b8dffe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Stenberg Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:02 +0100 Subject: FAQ: Can I write a server with libcurl? --- docs/FAQ | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) (limited to 'docs/FAQ') diff --git a/docs/FAQ b/docs/FAQ index 130111108..00e65b3ac 100644 --- a/docs/FAQ +++ b/docs/FAQ @@ -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 -- cgit v1.2.3