compile a Unix sockets app, in Windows (VC++)

[tintino]

I want to write (in C) and compile a simple , command line, server app (using sockets).
The app is to be run on Linux.

What would be my best route?
I've never coded for Unix.

Can i use VC++ on a windows PC to write and compile my Linux app?
Is it possible?
Is there any tips anyone can give me?

(maybe this is the totally wrong route to take?)

[Franklin52]

Hi,

First read a guide to network programming:

Beej's Guide to Network Programming

Regards

[tintino]

i know about programming , my question was if i can compile on windows, code to be run on unix

[Franklin52]

Hi,

The answer is no, you can't run a windows exe file on Unix.

Regards

[tintino]

my question, again, was if i can COMPILE ... a Unix executable on Windows... not run it on Windows...just compile it (to be run on a unix box)