Slirp
SOFTWARE PROGRAM THAT EMULATES A PPP, SLIP, OR CSLIP CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET VIA A SHELL ACCOUNT
SLiRP
Slirp (sometimes capitalized SLiRP) is a software program that emulates a PPP, SLIP, or CSLIP connection to the Internet using a text-based shell account. Its original purpose became largely obsolete as dedicated dial-up PPP connections and broadband Internet access became widely available and inexpensive.