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When referring to a processor, a CPU socket or processor socket is a connection that allows a computer processors to be connected to a motherboard. For example, the Socket 370 is an example of such a socket. The picture shows an example of what a socket may look like on a motherboard. Although there have been computers that used the slot processor, most computers today and in the past have used socket processors.

Above, is a short list of sockets and their description we currently have listed on our page.

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, Motherboard terms, CPU terms, Programming terms, Slotket, Socks, ZIF socket