It simply means "a set of rules ". These rules are generally agreed upon by a set of parties that carry out certain task. eg communicating network entities trying to communicate with each other. Who speaks first , who listens , what if something goes wrong... This complete set of rules is protocol
2006-08-29 16:08:30
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answered by Anonymous
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is a convention or standard that controls or enables the connection, communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints. In its simplest form, a protocol can be defined as the rules governing the syntax, semantics, and synchronization of communication. Protocols may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of the two. At the lowest level, a protocol defines the behavior of a hardware connection.
Protocols should be distinguished from technical standards, which variously specify how to build a computer or related hardware device, or how the contents of a file are structured, or describe the static structure of a network interface. Protocols are generally used to define real-time communications behavior, while standards are used to govern the structure of information committed to long-term storage.
2006-08-29 15:56:11
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answered by Spock 6
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A protocol is an established way to communicate. It uses certain rules and syntax to communicate effectively, so both can understand. The English language would be something of a protocol, the rules and syntax would be grammar.
2006-08-29 15:57:06
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answered by Bryan A 5
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protocol is the rules followed for transmission data on Internet
2006-08-29 19:14:29
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answered by Sonia 1
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A protocol is a set of rules that govern data communication. when to communicate,how to communicate,what to communicate
2006-08-31 21:49:23
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answered by ben 1
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Medium of Communication
2006-08-29 16:02:11
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answered by Jangid 3
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Protocal is just a certain way to do things.
2006-08-29 15:56:27
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answered by Dude 4
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a pre-defined framework
2006-08-29 19:44:30
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answered by shyamvallabh 2
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look in the dictionary! haha..
2006-08-29 15:56:16
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answered by Anonymous
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