presentation layer
The second highest layer (layer 6) in the {OSI}
seven layer model. Performs functions such as text
{compression}, code or format conversion to try to smooth out
differences between {hosts}. Allows incompatible processes in
the {application layer} to communicate via the {session
layer}.
Documents: {ITU} Rec. X.226 ({ISO} 8823), ITU Rec. X.216 (ISO
8822).
(1996-07-20)