> I built a server program, and a few clients. Each client has a specific > scope and uses some of the server features. On of the client software > has the ability to restart the server. > > That's where the problem begins. While the server is shutting down, I > must broadcast a "shutdown" to all connected client softwares so they > can close gracefully. But, during this process, I don't want any new > connection to be made. > >How would be the best way to deal with this?
Very simple: close the listening socket. This will prohibe any new connection but will in no way break existing connections. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] The author of the freeware multi-tier middleware MidWare The author of the freeware Internet Component Suite (ICS) http://www.overbyte.be -- To unsubscribe or change your settings for TWSocket mailing list please goto http://lists.elists.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/twsocket Visit our website at http://www.overbyte.be
