ip adresses

[Juicej]

hey i was given a project and decided to do something in the networking field, which is what im interested in... so i have decided to make a simple windows application to retrieve an ip address and possibly shut it down remotely... i need help with choosing the best compiler,i currently use code:blocks and some guidance in the steps i need to take and what kinda books should i look into and what headers are available for ip manipulation in code:blocks or best recommended.. for now i more interested in retrieving the ip addresses.. i have approximately 2 months to do this.. that should be enough time i hope. thanks in advance