Re: ORBit2 native Win32 port progress

[Andrewlanoix aol com]

In a message dated 8/21/2003 10:10:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tml iki fi writes:

> The best would be if somebody would compile a high-level "executive
> summary" of the features in linc and GNet. Then discuss with the GNet
> and linc (ORbit2?) people whether it would feasible to merge them.

David, Comments? How abut soup as well?

> Or even merge both into GLib. Something for 2.6?

Tor, GNet requires Winsock2. Would that be an issue?

> > It would be helpful to me if we were to work out a problem
> > statement and proposed solution prior to coding.
> 
> Yes. Bug #120299 would be a good place to collect writeups.

I now understand that GPollFD::fd should not be required to be a HANDLE, it should also work with a socket etc. As you said, this will require a significant redesign.

Andrew Lanoix