Networking Protocols?

The question I have to answer is this.....





What are the advantages of standardized networking protocols?





My question is this.... what are standardized networking protocols...do they differ from protocols such as TCP/IP?





Thank you fo your help!!!

Networking Protocols?
TCP/IP is a standarized protocol..





In computing, a protocol is a convention or standard that controls or enables the connection, communication, and data transfer between two computing endpoints. In its simplest form, a protocol can be defined as the rules governing the syntax, semantics, and synchronization of communication. Protocols may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of the two. At the lowest level, a protocol defines the behavior of a hardware connection.





-tcw
Reply:Yeah, what he said. If you didn't have protocol standards you would have to use sneakernet to send files from a MAC to a PC. Think about how the Internet works, and how many different platforms access it - this would not be possible without some sort of standardization.
Reply:Ponder - what is the advantage of having standards - and you;ll have the answer to your homework. It's not network protocol specific. Imagine if every car had different sized tires and used a different blend of gasoline.
Reply:Do your own homework!