Ws2_32.lib vs. winsock.h 1

[GabeC]

What is the difference between using these two lines of code?

#include <Ws2_32.lib>

and

#include <winsock.h>


Which should I use in my application?


Thanks,

Gabe

 

[Sebastiani]

Well, you can't just &quot;include&quot; a lib file like that!
(Just open one in a text editor and see for yourself!)
You have to &quot;link&quot; to it by instructing your compiler to do so. What compiler are you using? For Bloodshed, just go to project->project_options and in the &quot;additional linker...&quot; box type: &quot;-lwsock32&quot;. And of course include winsock.h in your project as well...

 

[GabeC]

Thank you Sebastiani. That did the trick.

Thanks,

Gabe