DECnet (1)

• DECnet is a group of data communication products , including a protocol suite, developed by Digital Equipment Corporation.

• The first version of DECnet, released in 1975, allowed to communicate 2 directly attached PDP 11 micro-computers

• Currently, 2 versions of DECnet are widely used:

  • DECnet Phase IV
  • DECnet Phase V (called DECnet / OSI)

• DECnet is supported by all DEC operating systems and hardware platforms

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