OSI layer 8

English

Etymology

The OSI model is a reference model consisting of 7 abstract layers, with the physical network hardware being the lowest level, and the application being used the highest level; the human user might humorously be regarded as a layer on top of this.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

OSI layer 8

  1. (computing, humorous) The user.
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