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From: dsims@uceng.UC.EDU (david l sims)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Argh!  What is SLIP and PPP ???
Keywords: SLIP PPP
Message-ID: <8475@uceng.UC.EDU>
Date: 15 May 91 17:42:46 GMT
Article-I.D.: uceng.8475
Distribution: usa
Organization: College of Engg., Univ. of Cincinnati
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I've been reading this newsgroup for awhile and have seen many
references to something called "SLIP" and "PPP".  I know these things are
some sort of protocol, but would someone help me out and explain a bit
more about what they are and what they do?

Also, if they are some sort of standard, where can I get the document
that explains the standard?

Many thanks in advance.  From what I've been able to glean, I think I
will be very interested in SLIP.

Thanks...David Sims
dsims@uceng.uc.edu