Socket

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A socket is a specialized connection point that can be used for interprocess communication (often termed UNIX sockets) or other generalized communication such as over a network. Sockets are not dependent on the protocol used. They are largely talked about in terms of networking.

The majority of data flow on the internet uses sockets.

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External Links

Some details on Socket programming:

A Socket FAQ: