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