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Re:Why TCP needs 3 handshakes by GoatOfAplomb on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @08:48PM (#41726295)
You could also just start with "What time is it?" and see what you get back, right?
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Re:Why TCP needs 3 handshakes by athenot on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @08:52PM (#41726312)
I believe that's UDP. :)
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Re:Why TCP needs 3 handshakes by dpig_ on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @10:41PM (#41726841)
it ? is time What What ?
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Re:Why TCP needs 3 handshakes by NightlyDev on Thursday October 03, 2024 @09:09AM (#41730445)
Who is this? What? No! You called me!
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Re:Why TCP needs 3 handshakes by paulddraper on Wednesday October 02, 2024 @11:36PM (#41727152)
But person A might not be ready to ask a question, and person B doesn't want to wait around forever to have a conversation with someone who might not even be able to hear them.

Both sides need to know to "commit" to the connection.

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