.netquote.c (2027)

: Using read() or recv() to capture the quote sent by the server into a local buffer.

: Robust versions of .netquote.c check the return value of every system call. If socket() returns -1 , it indicates a failure in the networking stack. .netquote.c

: The connect() and recv() calls are "blocking," meaning the program will pause and wait until the network responds. : Using read() or recv() to capture the

: This is the well-known port for the QOTD service. Modern systems rarely have this open by default due to security concerns (such as UDP amplification attacks), so programmers often use test servers like djxmmx.net . .netquote.c

: Calling connect() to link the local client socket to the remote server.