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Subject: [9fans] Network design question
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Hello everyone,

I'm currently writing a batch of presentations about distributed 
systems, and I was of course having a look at Plan 9, especially on its 
network and communication implementation. I've been through the papers, 
and here is what I understood.

Just to be sure I don't include erroneous data, could you please confirm 
(or oppose, but then please explain :) those assertions:

- from the OSI point of view, the layers 4, 5 and 6 have a custom 
protocol implementation: 9P.

- 9P offers an interface at layer 5 (messages, local)

- 9P offers an interface at layer 6 (RPC, local)

- a service does translation from 9P to TCP for external communication 
(at level 4?).

Where does IL fit in all this?

Hmm, still a bit confused.

Sorry if the question seem a bit lousy, and thanks a lot for any help!
Best regards
Jef