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Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
A glossary of computer and Internet terms with definitions that are easy to understand.
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Winsock

Winsock (Window Sockets) is a term used to describe the files that enable Windows to have Internet access.16 bit applications will use WINSOCK.DLL whereas 64 bit applications use WSOCK32.DLL. However it is not necessary to know precisely how these function as only computer developers really need to know.