Yes, there are broadcast tcp/ip messages.
The "standard" books are by Stevens. Either Unix Network Programming or
Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment (2 vol).
Norm
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> I'm sure this is an easy question for anyone who is a network expert...
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> We have a local network with embedded computers. What is desired is to
> send
> a packet that all the embedded computers will receive. Is there such a
> broadcast command ? Is there a good book with an example ?
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