Two programs communicating in real time

From: George Kooper (tentimes5_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 11/30/03 

Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:12:38 -0800

I want to write a logic in my C++ program(with only ANSI compliant
functions),
such that my program has ability to pass messages (short or long)
to another program in real time. I know there is an FTP programs
already
written, but it passes files. I want my own program that keeps
conversing
with another running program. It should be able to wait for reply,
receive reply,
interpret reply and send more messages.

I want to start in the right direction with the right set of tools,
so by the time I finish, I do not have to change program
drastically, maybe just a little bit by coding the #ifdef, and my
program will be able to run on another platform.

Thanks, George.

subject:Two programs communicating in real time
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