RFC 1073 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1988
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Telnet window size option
Overview
RFC 1073, “Telnet window size option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 1988 by D. Waitzman. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC describes a proposed Telnet option to allow a client to convey window size to a Telnet server.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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