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SLIP

In computing, the older of two standard methods for connecting a computer to the Internet via a modem and telephone line. Unlike PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), a SLIP connection needs to have its IP address reset every time it is used, and offers no error detection.



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Thus they raced until the turn for home, Ice Dancer in a clear lead but fully expected to perish soon afterwards (which he did), the big two looming up to pass Give The Slip and battle it out up the straight.
GODOLPHIN'S second string Give The Slip came within a heartbreaking length of lifting the Melbourne Cup yesterday morning.
Byline: DAVID CARR GIVE THE SLIP narrowly failed to land an historic victory in the Tooheys New Melbourne Cup at Flemington this morning.
 
 
 
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