SocketWrench Standard Edition

The SocketWrench Standard Edition includes Windows dynamic link libraries (DLLs) and ActiveX controls (OCXs) for general purpose Internet programming, and can be used in a wide variety of programming languages such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi and PowerBuilder. The Standard Edition is ideal for the developer who needs to create custom client/server applications.

The following are just some of the features in the SocketWrench Standard Edition:

  • Includes an ATL based ActiveX control compatible with most languages
  • Includes a Windows dynamic link library (DLL) for maximum performance
  • Low resource utilization and no external dependencies on third-party libraries
  • Create both client and server applications
  • Support for both the TCP stream and UDP message protocols
  • Simplifies the development of networking applications
  • Includes both high level and lower level interfaces for maximum flexibility
  • Support for both synchronous and asynchronous network connections
  • Thread-safe implementation with full support for multithreaded applications
  • An extensive Developer's Guide and online Technical Reference
  • A professional technical support staff and extensive online support resources
  • No runtime licensing fees or additional royalties
  • A trusted company with over 10 years experience developing Internet components

SocketWrench includes a Windows Sockets component and library, as well as a Remote Access Services component which can be used to easily create and manage dial-up networking (SLIP or PPP) connections. For professional developers, the SocketWrench Standard Edition provides all of the features, documentation and technical support needed to develop complete Internet applications, without the complexities of learning the Windows Sockets API or working around the limitations of other Internet controls.

If you're developing commercial applications which require the ability to establish secure, encrypted connections using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, then please review the SocketWrench Secure Edition product.

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