networking (HDLC) A general-purpose
data link control
protocol defined by
ISO for use on both point-to-point and
extensively in both multipoint and computer networks.
Some manufacturers and other standards bodies still use their
[Fred Halsall, "Data Communications, Computer Networks and
Open Systems" 4th edition, 1996, p.237, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Co. Reading, Mass., USA].
(1997-11-09)