Raknet
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer and video game industry Game Middleware Game development tool |
| Founded | Irvine, California (2002) |
| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California |
| Key people | Kevin Jenkins (President) |
| Website | Jenkins Software / RakNet Official Site |
RakNet is networking middleware developed by Jenkins Software LLC for use in the computer and video game industry.
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[edit] Technology
RakNet is a C++ class library that provides TCP and reliable UDP transport. It contains several core systems that rely on the transport layer: object replication; Remote procedure call in C++ using Boost C++ Libraries; Voice over Internet Protocol supporting FMOD, DirectSound, and PortAudio; NAT traversal; and Patch (computing).
Its source is available without charge for games grossing under $100 thousand[1], allowing use by developers of Indy or free/open source games[2].
[edit] Supported platforms
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation Vita
- Linux
- iPhone
- Android (operating system)
- Windows CE
[edit] Integrated Technology Partners
Game Engines
Other Middleware
- Scaleform
- Steamworks
[edit] References
- ^ . "RakNet - Multiplayer game network engine." RakNet - Multiplayer game network engine. Jenkins Software LLC, 25 Jun 2011. Web. 11 Feb 2012. <http://www.jenkinssoftware.com/pricing.html>.
- ^ Jenkins, Kevin, and Digitalghost. "RakNet in open source games." RakNet - Multiplayer game network engine. Jenkins Software LLC, 27 July 2010. Web. 11 Feb 2012. <http://www.jenkinssoftware.com/forum/index.php?topic=3371#msg15887>
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