Commit dbf93a89 authored by Daniel Stenberg's avatar Daniel Stenberg
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FAQ: Can I write a server with libcurl?

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  5.14 Using C++ non-static functions for callbacks?
  5.15 How do I get an FTP directory listing?
  5.16 I want a different time-out!
  5.17 Can I write a server with libcurl?

 6. License Issues
  6.1 I have a GPL program, can I use the libcurl library?
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  use that to figure out exactly when the right condition is met when the
  transfer should get stopped.

  5.17 Can I write a server with libcurl?

  No. libcurl offers no functions or building blocks to build any kind of
  internet protocol server. libcurl is only a client-side library. For server
  libraries, you need to continue your search elsewhere but there exist many
  good open source ones out there for most protocols you could possibly want a
  server for. And there are really good stand-alone ones that have been tested
  and proven for many years. There's no need for you to reinvent them!


6. License Issues