Project 5 - Extra Credit Homework
Submitted by tuanpham on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 15:20
Due: Saturday August 8 by 11:59 PM (Late submissions are not accepted)
a. (3 pts.) In less than 10 sentences, describe what accept() system call does in your own words.
b. (4 pt.) Does the new socket returned by accept() use the same port number as the port of listening socket? If your answer is yes, explain how the system can differentiate multiple clients (processes) connecting to that port.
c. (3 pt.) Prove your answer to the above question. The proof can be a link to a technical article explaining accept(), source code or commands with explanation, a discussion topic from a trusted website,...
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