Thanks! Now I think that would give me some kickoff. I'll be back if any question arises.
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As promised, I am back with questions I have read about different approaches and decided to use SysV shared memory for a start.
First problem:
Assuming that we don't know how many clients(c) will connect and how many games(floor(c/2)) will be started the question is how to manage this shared memory segment?
My first idea was to create an array of pointers to game_state (type, see below), which would be the argument for shmat() function and store information about all games.
But how to dynamically expand this array in case of new game start without ruining attachment? I mean that when we malloc new, bigger amount of memory and freeing old one, the addresses changes. To be honest I have feelings that this idea is useless.
Code:
typedef struct {
int player_ids[GCOUNT]; // array with player ids
char board[BOARD_SIZE][BOARD_SIZE]; // 10x10 game board
char moves_sequence[TILES_NUM]; // array containing information who did what move
player_stat player_stats[GCOUNT]; // point to a structure containing information who has how many points
} game_state;
Second problem:
How to implement reading and modification of shared memory segment in turns? (player1-mainprocess-player2-mainprocess-player1-mainprocess-player2-....)
My System is FC3, The following Players don't run well:
1).Helix Player couldn't play MP3 and *.wma files,
2).Totem is the same,
3)XMMS couldn't play .wma files.
I am a newer of Linux,but I like Linux,just as you.
Could you help me?
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When I compile this C programme I get different outputs each time I run it
Please explain to me whats happening in the code if you can give me a detailed explanation. Because I am stuck with this.
#include <stdio.h>
main(){
int i = 0;
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When I compile this C programme I get different outputs each time I run it
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Is it safe to call fork+exec in a multithreaded application.
Because In my multithreaded application, I need to execute another program in each thread.
I am using solaris 10.
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LEARN ABOUT DEBIAN
gridlock
GRIDLOCK(6) Games Manual GRIDLOCK(6)NAME
Gridlock - collection of grid-based board games
SYNOPSIS
Gridlock
DESCRIPTION
This manual page documents briefly the Gridlock command.
Gridlock is a collection of several grid-based strategy games. The games include Ataxx, Reversi, Gomoku, Connect Four, Breakthrough, Glass
Bead, Hexapawn, Quad Wrangle, Cats and Dogs and Moray Eels.
After launching the application, the game window will appear. Select the game you want to play from the "Game" popup menu in the upper
right. Some games have different starting configurations (board size, grid layout, etc); when one of those games are selected a "Configura-
tions" popup menu will appear from which you can select a configuration.
The bottom right displays the color and status of the two players. Each player's color is shown by a circle; the player whose turn it is
has a filled circle. For games in which players have a score (Ataxx, Eeversi, Glass Bead), the scores are shown next to the player labels.
Popup windows underneath each player's label allow you to specify whether each player is human or computer-controlled, and the difficulty
of computer players. (Note that "Hard" computer opponents may take a long time to make their moves).
The rest of the window contains the game board. To make a move, click on the cell where you wish to place a piece. Ataxx and Breakthrough
require that you move from one cell to another; to do this first click on the cell you wish to move from, then click on the cell you wish
to move to. For all games, cells that are legal moves will become highlighted when you move the mouse over them. If you are unable to make
a move, you can pass by clicking the "Pass" button on the right. The "Restart" button will restart the game, requiring confirmation if a
game is in progress.
You can play these games over the network. It is possible to save and load games.
SEE ALSO GNUstep(7).
AUTHOR
This manual page was written and updated by Gurkan Sengun <gurkan@linuks.mine.nu>, for the Debian GNU/Linux system (but may be used by oth-
ers).
October 17, 2003 GRIDLOCK(6)
06-07-2011
I have read about different approaches and decided to use SysV shared memory for a start.