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SLIP (Serial Line Interface Protocol)

A SLIP is a protocol that allows a user to connect to the WWW using a computer, a modem and a phone line, without connecting through a host computer. SLIP is defined in RFC 1055.

URLs:

RFC 1055: A Nonstandard for Transmission of IP Datagrams over Serial Lines: SLIP
Configuring and Debugging SLIP and PPP Connections: This site describes configuring SLIP and PPP in great detail; it is specifically aimed at those using SGI systems.
The PC-Mac TCP/IP &NFS FAQ list: This FAQ discusses communication programs, setup, applications, and it also identifies various SLIP programs and their availability.

W3E References:

dial-up account
PPP/SLIP

Print References:

The World Wide Web Unleashed by John December & Neil Randall, 2nd ed. Sams Publishing, Indianapolis, IN. 1995. ISBN 0-672-30737-5

Detail:

Although SLIP has been a very popular protocol, it is currently being replaced by PPP, which offers more features and better throughput during interactive sessions.

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