Socket

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.

= See also =
 * Connecting a socket in C
 * Killing sockets

= External Links = Some details on Socket programming:
 * PYTHON:
 * http://www.pythOn.org/doc/current/lib/module-socket.html
 * UNIX: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/unix-faq/socket/

A Socket FAQ:
 * http://www.developerweb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=53