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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP)

The set of working practices which allows all internet users and providers to communicate with each other whatever their equipment is. TCP/IP specifies how individual signals are sent over the internet.

Related terms
SMTPinternet protocol (IP)point-to-point protocol (PPP)serial line internet protocol (SLIP)transmission control protocol (TCP)communications protocolprotocol
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Networks and communications technology › protocols and standards
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