Re: [gnet] What is the difference between gnet v1 and gnet v2

["David A. Helder" <dhelder gizmolabs org>]

On Thu, 2003-06-26 at 13:53, Chris wrote:
> Regarding the first question, when trying to compile using the lesser
> version, I realized the changes quite suddenly (missing base64,
> gnet_tcp_socket_get_io_channel, ..) so that answers that question.

I recommend gnet2 for new development (and also use GLib2, not 1).  Yes,
base64 is added.  The conn/server and UDP APIs changed significantly. 
There are some other minor API tweaks too.

 
> I'd still like to know if there are plans to implement an easy means
> to specify an ip to bind() to.

I'd take a patch against 2.0.  This is the second request for this in
the last week.  No one has asked for it before.  

David



> ----- Original Message ----- 
>         From: Chris
>         To: gnet gnetlibrary org
>         Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:33 PM
>         Subject: [gnet] What is the difference between gnet v1 and
>         gnet v2
>         
>         Is there any difference in functions/args between gnet v1 and
>         v2?
>          
>         I'd like to use the FreeBSD ports version of v1, but I'm
>         unsure if this will suit me as I've been using v2 during
>         development.   I'll be experimenting myself, just looking for
>         a concrete answer to this as I don't see it posted anywhere.
>          
>         On another note, will we be seeing an option to bind to a
>         particular IP for outbound TCP/UDP/etc connections?  I've
>         examined the source myself and it could be hacked in quite
>         easily, but I'd rather see this in the mainstream tree so I
>         don't have to keep hacking it in every time I upgrade, which
>         would be even more of a chore if I do choose to go with the
>         ports version.
>          
>         Thanks,
>          
>         Chris
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