RE: Wireless adapter for new computer re TUNTAP

"'\'Fish\' \(David B. Trout\)' [email protected] [hercules-390]" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups gmane.comp.emulators.hercules390.general
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Ivan Warren wrote:

[...]
> I did find some sample code that uses the OpenVPN tun/tap
> drivers... (you'll probably find it too).

Looked.  Couldn't find it.  Got a URL?  (Or at least the Google search terms you used?)


> It did look windows specific but how to interface it with
> hercules, I am not sure (and up to you really)

If I could see some simple sample C code it might help.


> I believe there is still an opportunity for you to create
> that custom interface that will allow access to a much
> broader audience. (Wifi, bridged, unified linux/mac/Windows
> interface)

Agreed!


> I sincerely believe the WinPcap/capture/inject was a solution
> at the time it was introduced (and it'brilliant - and it works)
> - but switching to OpenVPN tun/tap could be an even better
> option (but yes, it requires more work)

Agreed.  10,000%.  I just don't have time right now!  If I could maybe get an inkling of how much effort it might take (by looking at some sample code for example) then at least I'd know where to place such an item on my TODO list.

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"Fish" (David B. Trout)
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