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2.4.7 Conclusion
Layering is a modularisation approach allowing services to improve upon the services offered by lower services.
Protocol techniques qfrom lower layers are often re-used again and again (see the ``End to End Argument''
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Sockets encapsulate TCP/UDP endpoints and can be used to construct clients and servers.
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Ian Wakeman 2005-02-22