How to use the C socket API in C++ on z/OS

Question

I\'m having issues getting the C sockets API to work properly in C++ on z/OS.

Although I am including sys/socket.h, I still get compile time errors telling m

Answer 1

Use the following c89 flag:

 -D_OE_SOCKETS

Example:

 bash-2.03$ c89 -D_OE_SOCKETS [filename].c

For more information look for c89 Options in the z/OS XLC/C++ User's Guide.