The SocketTools . Programming and Development ; Other; download Catalyst SocketTools dotNET Edition 6.0.NET Edition is a collection of managed code classes, designed to simplify the integration of Internet functionality into applications built using Visual Studio and Borland Developer Studio. The SocketTools .NET Edition is ideal for the Visual Basic or C# developer who requires the ease of use and rapid development features of a component, without the complexities of the native socket classes and without requiring in-depth knowledge of how the various Internet protocols are implemented. The following are just some of the features in the SocketTools .NET Edition: Managed code classes compatible with any .NET language Class interfaces that are very similar to the SocketTools COM interfaces Low resource utilization and no external dependencies on third-party libraries A comprehensive product with support for all of the major Internet protocols Fully compatible with Visual Studio 2003 and Visual Studio 2005 Includes both high level and lower level interfaces for maximum flexibility Support for both synchronous and asynchronous network connections Thread-safe implementation with full support for multithreaded applications Support for FTP and HTTP proxy servers and automatic proxy detection An extensive Developers Guide and online Technical Reference A professional technical support staff and extensive online support resources No runtime licensing fees or additional royalties A trusted company with over 10 years experience developing Internet components SocketTools .NET includes nineteen class libraries and components which can be used to develop applications that meet a wide range of needs. Included are classes for uploading and downloading files, sending and retrieving email messages, remote command execution, terminal emulation, and much more.