RFC 1068 · UNKNOWN · 1988 TUE · 15 SEP 2026

Background File Transfer Program

By A.L. DeSchon, R.T. Braden · Published August 1988 · DOI 10.17487/RFC1068

Overview

RFC 1068, “Background File Transfer Program”, is an Unknown document published in August 1988 by A.L. DeSchon, R.T. Braden. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This RFC describes an Internet background file transfer service that is built upon the third-party transfer model of FTP. No new protocols are involved. The purpose of this memo is to stimulate discussions on new Internet service modes.

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