Expert: Randy Sill Date: 6/25/2008 Subject: WinXP Raw sockets
Question Dear Mr Sill,
I have for many years been wanting to create even a simple raw socket, however all the code i have found on the internet for delphi raw sockets, is utter tripe and i am completely surprised that any of it compiles to execute!.
I have thusly come to the determination that delphi CANNOT! create raw sockets... are you able to prove me wrong?
Answer I have not found anything that Delphi cannot do that C++ can. Raw sockets are not compatible with all network adapters, so you may be fighting issues in other layers of your system. I personally use Indy components for sockets work and have no trouble at all. I use ip sockets, tcpip, udp, http, smtp, pop3, ftp, and it works just fine.
