Point-to-point protocol (PPP)

Point-to-point protocol (PPP)

Successor to the serial line internet protocol (SLIP) protocol for computer system connectivity to TCP/IP networks. Commonly used in connecting to the Internet via dial-up modem.

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Category: Operating systems
Company: Red Hat
Product: Red Hat Linux 9
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