presentation layer

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presentation layer - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  presentation layer
  ISO 8822
  ISO 8823
  X.216
  X.226
  
     <networking> The second highest layer (layer 6) in the OSI
     seven layer model.  Performs functions such as text
     compression, code or format conversion to try to smooth out
     differences between hosts.  Allows incompatible processes in
     the application layer to communicate via the session layer
     .
  
     Documents: ITU Rec. X.226 (ISO 8823), ITU Rec. X.216 (ISO
     8822).
  
     (1996-07-20)