SyN/AcK has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hello fellow Monks,

I was just wondering if anyone has used the Net::SOCKS
module. I'm considering using it for a couple of purposes,namely being
I'm tired of having to keep updating SocksCAP all the time.

Just curious as to what experiences some of my fellow monks have had with it
and specifically if you could craft your own packets to send thru the socket.
In fact, that brings up another issue, does anyone have a good resource for learning
network programming with Perl? Specifically how to craft and send your own packets?

Thanks as always guys, its been some time since I've been here, been too busy
with work. I really missed this place!

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Re: Has anyone used Net::SOCKS?
by tilly (Archbishop) on Oct 05, 2003 at 19:02 UTC
    I have not used that module, but for learning more about network programming with Perl the usual recommendation is Network Programming with Perl.

    You sound like you might be interested in a lower-level of network programming than that book focuses on though. If so, then I would suggest the classic, UNIX Network Programming by W. Richard Stevens even though it is not Perl-specific.