multiple protocol interface
1Multiple Registration Protocol — (MRP), which replaced Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP), is a generic registration framework defined by the IEEE 802.1ak amendment to the IEEE 802.1Q standard. MRP allows bridges, switches or other similar devices to be able to… …
2Multiple inheritance — is a feature of some object oriented computer programming languages in which a class can inherit behaviors and features from more than one superclass. Languages that support multiple inheritance include: C++, Common Lisp (via CLOS), EuLisp (via… …
3Interface (computing) — For other uses, see Interface. In the field of computer science, an interface is a tool and concept that refers to a point of interaction between components, and is applicable at the level of both hardware and software. This allows a component,… …
4Protocol data unit — In telecommunications, the term protocol data unit (PDU) has the following meanings: #Information that is delivered as a unit among peer entities of a network and that may contain control information, address information, or data. #In layered… …
5Protocol (computing) — In computing, a protocol 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,… …
6Open Data-link Interface — Abbreviated ODI. A Novell specification, released in 1989, that allows multiple network interface card device drivers and protocols to share a single network interface card without conflict. ODI defines an interface that separates device… …
7Open Data-link Interface/Network Driver Interface Specification Support — Abbreviated ODINSUP; also written as ODI/NDIS Support. A Novell interface that allows the coexistence of two network driver interfaces: • Microsoft s NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) • Novell s ODI (Open Data link Interface) …
8Network Driver Interface Specification — Abbreviated NDIS. A device driver specification, originally developed by Microsoft and 3Com in 1990, that is independent of both the underlying network interface card hardware and the protocol being used. NDIS also allows multiple protocol… …
9Communications protocol — For other senses of this word, see Protocol. A communications protocol is a system of digital message formats and rules for exchanging those messages in or between computing systems and in telecommunications. A protocol may have a formal… …
10Musical Instrument Digital Interface — MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface, IPAEng|ˈmɪdi) is an industry standard protocol that enables electronic musical instruments, computers, and other equipment to communicate, control, and synchronize with each other. MIDI allows computers …
