STREAMS Programming Guide

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Updated: July 2014
 
 

Protocol Portability

Figure 1–6 shows how an X.25 protocol module can work with different drivers on different machines by using compatible service interfaces. The X.25 protocol module interfaces are Connection Oriented Network Service (CONS) and Link Access Protocol – Balanced (LAPB).

Figure 1-6  Protocol Module Portability

image:Diagram demonstrates that the same protocol module can be used by different drivers on different machines.