connect to computers over web

[cyprus106]

alright, I seriously need to connect to a remote computer. I don't want it to be over a network, I just want something like my home computer (56k modem connection) to connect to say, my friends 56k dialup machine. I've heard that winsock can do that, but all I know how to do is connect to computers over a network. I don't really know where to start, but I seriously need to get this done. ANY suggestions (or more preferably sample code) would be very much appreciated!

thanks, Cyprus

 

[hnd]

What kind of connection do you need?

File Sharing?
resource Sharing?
.....

For Resource Sharing you can use the common ways known in windows. If you have special Applications you have to write Software for your Application.

Perhaps you can post an example what you want to do.

If you are not familiar with socket Programming I recommend the Book from Stevens "Network Programming". It is not easy to read, but it's nearly complete.
hnd
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[cyprus106]

I am very familiar with network programming, what i want is a PC, not a network machine to be able to connect to a web server, which in turn, allows them to view the other clients. I don't know how to do this with a computer thats not on a network, thus being my problem.
for example:
(this is NOT what im trying to mirror, its just a perfect example) AOL Instant messenger users connect to a remote AOL server, which in turn connects them to their 'buddies' of choice. that is along the lines of what i want to do, connecting a PC to a web server.
any suggestions on how to connect a users home PC to a web server. File transfer comes later, i just need to connect.I'm incredibly desperate at this point, ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Cyprus

 

[hnd]

If you are using a windows OS you can do it via RAS. That is a TCP/IP connection on a Serial/Dial-up-Line. The configuration might be from simple to complex depending on the existing network configuration.
hnd
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[cyprus106]

uhh, any code? that really tells me nothing.(no offense) i know what to do... i just dont know how to do it. Cyprus

 

[hnd]

That is not a question of code it is a question of the configuration of your System. On your server (Win NT) you have to install the Remote Access Service (RAS) configure it According to your requirements. Configure RAS on your Clients, Add the Clients to the Domain and that is it.
hnd
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