Protocol in computer-speak is similar to the real-world definition.
A protocol is a standard procedure, the set of rules for communication and
data transmission between computers. Protocol suite (also known as
a "protocol family") is the description of the messages to be
exchanged and the rules that need to be followed to allow the exchange
of information between two or more systems.
URLs:
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Protocols
- A listing of various protocols.
- The
HTTP Protocol As Implemented In W3
- Explains protocol for HTTP in the World Wide Web
- Internet Cache Protocol
Specification 1.4
- Details about Internet protocol
W3E References:
- protocol
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- HTTP
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- WWW
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