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Socket vs Socketless - What's the difference?

socket | socketless |

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between socket and socketless

is that socket is (computing) a two-way named pipe on unix and unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication while socketless is (computing) without the use of network sockets.

As a noun socket

is (mechanics) an opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (eg a light bulb socket ).

As a verb socket

is to place or fit in a socket.

As an adjective socketless is

without a socket.

socket

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket ).
  • (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
  • (computing) A two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.

    • Derived terms

    * ball-and-socket joint * dry socket * eye socket * light bulb socket * mains socket * network socket * power socket * socket wrench * tooth socket * wall socket

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To place or fit in a socket.

    • socketless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Without a socket.
  • (computing) Without the use of network sockets.