Pipes and Sockets

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• Pipes and Sockets Definition
• Pipes and Sockets Explained Easy
• Pipes and Sockets Origin
• Pipes and Sockets Etymology
• Pipes and Sockets Usage Trends
• Pipes and Sockets Usage
• Pipes and Sockets Examples in Context
• Pipes and Sockets FAQ
• Pipes and Sockets Related Words

Pipes and Sockets Definition

Pipes and sockets are fundamental communication mechanisms used in computer systems for inter-process communication (IPC) and network communication...

Pipes and Sockets Explained Easy

Imagine you have two kids playing with a toy telephone made of cups and a string...

Pipes and Sockets Origin

The concept of pipes was popularized in the early days of UNIX...

Pipes and Sockets Etymology

The term "Pipe" comes from plumbing, where a pipe transports water...

Pipes and Sockets Usage Trends

Over time, pipes have remained integral to UNIX-based operating systems...

Pipes and Sockets Usage

• Formal/Technical Tagging: Inter-Process Communication (IPC), Network Communication, Data Streaming
• Typical Collocations: "UNIX pipes", "TCP socket connection", "Named pipes in Windows"

Pipes and Sockets Examples in Context

• A developer uses pipes to redirect output in a Linux terminal...
• A chat application relies on sockets for real-time messaging.

Pipes and Sockets FAQ

• What is the main difference between pipes and sockets?
  Pipes facilitate communication within the same system...
• Are pipes only used in Linux?
  No, pipes exist in Windows as well...

Pipes and Sockets Related Words

• Categories/Topics: Operating Systems, Network Communication, System Programming

Did you know?
The earliest web browsers used sockets to establish connections...

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