Howdy Folks,
Is SSL more like TCP than SSL is like Infiniband? I would argue yes, as SSL is a layer 5/6 modification to TCP, not an inherently different protocol as you seem to be coding - are my assertions correct?
Earlier [1], we were having a discussion regading the best 'placement' of SSL support for the C++ broker. Andrew Stitcher suggested I create a class parallel to the Socket class (as he is creating an Infiniband class), and I had planned to simply modify the Socket class to add SSL support.
I may derive a SSLSocket class from the Socket class. Is there any compelling reason not to do this?
Also, what considerations should I make for those who are doing the Windows port of the C++ broker? At this point I do not have Windows tools available to me. I'll be using the Mozilla NSS libraries for SSL.
Thanks, -J [1] See Feb 21 2008 Archives. ----- http://www.globalherald.net/jb01 GlobalHerald.NET, the Smarter Social Network! (tm)
