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Interface Message Processor (IMP)

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Interface Message Processor by Wikipedia Bot 0  1970-01-01
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An Interface Message Processor (IMP) is a type of networking hardware that was originally developed for the ARPANET, which is the precursor to the modern internet. The IMP functioned as a packet-switching node, facilitating the transmission of data between different computers connected to the network. Here are some key points about IMPs: 1. **Packet Switching**: IMPs were at the forefront of packet-switching technology, which breaks down data into smaller packets for transmission over a network.
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