osi
- A reference to the Open Systems Interconnection model, which is a conceptual framework used to understand and implement network protocols in seven layers. nounThe OSI model is crucial for understanding how different networking protocols interact.In the OSI model, the transport layer is responsible for end-to-end communication.
- An abbreviation for 'Open Source Initiative', which is an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting open source software. nounThe OSI plays a key role in defining what constitutes open source software.Many developers look to the OSI for guidance on open source licensing.