RFC 1116 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1989
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Telnet Linemode option
Overview
RFC 1116, “Telnet Linemode option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 1989 by D.A. Borman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1184 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Hosts on the Internet that support Linemode within the Telnet protocol are expected to adopt and implement this protocol. Obsoleted by RFC 1184. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 1113 Privacy enhancement for Internet electronic mail: Part I - message encipherment and authentication procedures
- RFC 1119 Network Time Protocol specification and implementation
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- RFC 1120 Internet Activities Board