RakNet
| Original author(s) | Jenkins Software LLC |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Oculus VR, Inc. |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Linux, OS X, Windows, et al. |
| Type | Game middleware |
| License | 3-clause BSD License[1] |
| Website |
github |
RakNet is networking middleware developed by Oculus VR, Inc. for use in the computer and video game industry. RakNet was originally authored by Jenkins Software LLC.
Overview
RakNet is a C++ class library that provides UDP and reliable TCP transport. It contains several core systems that rely on the transport layer: object replication; Remote procedure call in C++ using Boost C++ Libraries; VoIP supporting FMOD, DirectSound, and PortAudio; NAT traversal; and Patch.
Its source was available without charge for games grossing under $100,000[2] allowing use by developers of indie or free/open source games.[3]
On July 7, 2014, RakNet was bought by Oculus VR who released the source code for PCs, under the BSD licence with a patent granting license.[4][5]
Supported operating systems
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- Games for Windows – Live
- PlayStation Vita
- Linux
- Mac OS X
- iOS
- Android with Cygwin
- Windows CE
Integrated Technology Partners
- Game Engines
- Other middleware
References
- ↑ https://github.com/OculusVR/RakNet/blob/master/LICENSE
- ↑ . "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>
- ↑ "GitHub for OculusVR/RakNet/LICENSE" <https://github.com/OculusVR/RakNet/blob/master/LICENSE>
- ↑ Jeffrey Grubb (2014-07-07). "Oculus VR acquires game-networking engine RakNet — and makes it open-source". VentureBeat.
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