what is a protocol in computing
(Redirected from Protocol (computing)). In computing, a protocol or communication protocol is a set of rules in which computers communicate with each other. The protocol says what part of the conversation comes at which time.It also says how to end the communication.Redirected from Protocol (computing)). In computing, a protocol or communication protocol is a set of rules in which computers communicate with each other. The protocol says what part of the conversation comes at which time.