Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) - Definition or Meaning

Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP)

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Definition of “Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP)” :

“Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) is a standard for using a regular telephone line (a serial line) as a network interface, allowing a user’s computer to be connected directly to the internet. It’s an older protocol largely replaced by the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).”

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