• bleistift2@sopuli.xyz
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    24 hours ago

    ISO is a theoretical model on how things work, suitable for teaching and for reference. In reality, there are only 4 layers and not the finely chiseled concern-separating layers at the bottom.

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      59 minutes ago

      ISO is an organization. OSI is a model.

      Edit: there are also definitely more than four “layers” (standard handoff points).

      • Physical involves the media and transmission format (e.g. EMF, waveform, etc)

      • data link involves multiplexing and addressing on the local segment

      • Network involves beyond-segment addressing

      • Transport involves standard endpoint communication methods (tcp/udp)

      Are you implying this is where everything ends?

      What about application level multiplexing (sockets)?