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Socket

  1. When referring to a processor, a socket is a type of connection commonly used for computer processors and other types of chips. For example, the Socket 370 is an example of such a socket.
  2. When referring to a programming language, a socket is a communication used between processes or communication between a client and server. One of the most widely used socket API or library is the Berkley Unix C library.

Also see: LIF socket, Processor definitions, Programming definitions, Socks, ZIF socket

 

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