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Socat 1.7.2.4 / 2.0.0 Beta 7
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Socat is a cool open-source tool that runs in the command line. It’s built in C and designed to work as a bidirectional data transfer relay between two separate data channels. This means it can send and receive data between different sources.
Right now, Socat can handle a bunch of different types of connections like pipes, files, devices (think modems or terminals), SSL, and sockets (including IPv4, IPv6, UNIX, UDP, and TCP). It even works with proxy CONNECT and SOCKS4 clients! Plus, it supports multicasts and broadcasts too. If you’re into networking, you’ll appreciate features like Linux tap/tun support and abstract Unix sockets.
This software has some pretty neat features. For instance, it offers logging capabilities and lets you fork different modes for interprocess communication. You can use it as a TCP or IPv6/IPv4 relay or as a shell interface to UNIX sockets. It also acts as a daemon-based socksifier or helps redirect TCP-oriented software to serial lines.
Socat has tons of command-line options that make it super flexible! You can check these out quickly by running ./socat -h in your terminal emulator. Some cool options include analyzing file descriptors before the loop starts, setting timeouts before closing channels, and specifying unidirectional mode.
If you want to install Socat on your GNU/Linux system, it's really straightforward! Just run ./configure && make in your terminal to set everything up. After that, use sudo make install. Just make sure you've downloaded the latest version from Softpas.
6 days ago
Socat is an incredible tool for data transfer! Its versatility and command-line options are unmatched.
Alex Johnson
6 days ago
I love using Socat for relaying data. It's powerful, easy to install, and highly configurable!
Maria Lopez
6 days ago
Fantastic app! Socat has made my interprocess communication tasks much simpler and more efficient.
David Smith
6 days ago
Socat is a lifesaver for network tasks! The range of supported protocols is impressive. Highly recommend!
Jessica Brown
6 days ago
Five stars for Socat! This app offers robust functionality and great performance for data transfers.
Michael Green
6 days ago
I'm really impressed with Socat's capabilities. It handles complex data transfers effortlessly!
Emily White
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