> > > Is there a difference in function between the statements > Socket created at 0.0.0.0, and > Accepting connections at 0.0.0.0 > These ought to be considered consecutive steps in , making squid 'active'. Socket creation, involves defining and setting ip params. such as protocol type e.d. Activating using listen(), I guess, called with success, makes squid accepting connections. So these are different functions (indeed). M.