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author | Hans-G?nter Theisgen |
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date | Mon Apr 22 10:08:28 2019 +0100 (2019-04-22) |
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1.1 --- /dev/null Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000 1.2 +++ b/ppp/description.txt Mon Apr 22 10:08:28 2019 +0100 1.3 @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ 1.4 +The Point-to-Point Protocol provides a standard way to transmit datagrams over a 1.5 +serial link, as well as a standard way for the machines at either end of the 1.6 +link to negotiate various optional characteristics of the link. 1.7 + 1.8 +This package is most commonly used to manage a modem for dial-up or certain 1.9 +kinds of broadband connections.