[1] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

protocol stack
     
         a layered set of protocols which work together to
        provide a set of network functions.  each intermediate
        protocol layer uses the layer below it to provide a service
        to the layer above.
     
        the osi seven layer model is an attempt to provide a
        standard framework within which to describe protocol stacks.
     
        1997-12-07
     
     
see also:
protocols protocol layer osi 

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