A protocol for handling TCP traffic through a proxy server. It can be used with virtually any TCP application, including Web browsers and FTP clients. It provides a simple firewall because it checks incoming and outgoing packets and hides the IP addresses of client applications.
There are two main versions of SOCKS -- V4 and V5. V5 adds an authentication mechanism for additional security. There are many freeware implementations of both versions. One of the most common V5 implementations is SOCKS5, developed by NEC.
There are two main versions of SOCKS -- V4 and V5. V5 adds an authentication mechanism for additional security. There are many freeware implementations of both versions. One of the most common V5 implementations is SOCKS5, developed by NEC.
by Qbert July 30, 2004
Get the SOCKS mug.1. The name for a man's unmentionables (synonyms: balls, penis)
2. The things that go on your feet that you can NEVER find the match to (synonyms: foot covers, foot tubes)
2. The things that go on your feet that you can NEVER find the match to (synonyms: foot covers, foot tubes)
I couldn't find my other blue socks.
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1. One of an elite group of individuals who passionately believes the character Spike from the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and James Marsters, the actor who plays him, is worthy of a large portion of her time, attention and resources.
2. A woman of obvious good taste and intelligence.
2. A woman of obvious good taste and intelligence.
When Mr. Marsters entered his hotel room, he was unsurprised to find two socksisters hiding under his bed.
by Spuffy fan December 9, 2003
Get the Socksister mug.Just like the slang "awesome sauce" but with the word socks instead. The pure refined essence of awesome. An exclamation about how great something is.
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Get the Socksex mug.The king of his and your castle. The man that runs the plans and wraps circles around your best mans. The almighty king of ooh's and aaah's. The master of smooth melodies in a time of need.
Shit man, there goes the Slickster!
Do you know who that is? No. It's the Slickster!
Watch out baby, I'm the Slickster.
Do you know who that is? No. It's the Slickster!
Watch out baby, I'm the Slickster.
by Senor Chodes January 19, 2005
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