RFC 1049 · HISTORIC · 1988
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Content-type header field for Internet messages
Overview
RFC 1049, “Content-type header field for Internet messages”, is a Historic document published in March 1988 by M.A. Sirbu. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo suggests proposed additions to the Internet Mail Protocol, RFC-822, for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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