Re: client server programming

shiv <vgstech@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

I am writing chat application when new request comes to
server it will fork and creates a child for that request and parent
will wait for next request.Since there is only one accept call after
first success it will return.How to do this for n number of requests.
If possible plz explain with example

I'm sure your instructor will be able to give you some useful help.
.

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