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Am a novise in networking ,I want to know what OSI is.

Thank you.

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I believe its a method to transfer information across a network kind of like TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). To take a look at your Network Connections under My Computer and then right click on one of your LAN or High Speed Internet connection. Dont change any setting but just take a look and you will see that your TCP/IP is grouped with Client for Microsoft Networks, Files and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet Scheduler and TCP/IP.

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OSI model is representation of networking via seven layers namely.

Physical layer, Data link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer and finally application layer. More info here

If you are interested in networking then it would be a good start to know about the various layers.

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