RFC 1127 · INFORMATIONAL · 1989
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Perspective on the Host Requirements RFCs
Overview
RFC 1127, “Perspective on the Host Requirements RFCs”, is an Informational document published in October 1989 by R.T. Braden. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC is for information only; it does not constitute a standard, draft standard, or proposed standard, and it does not define a protocol.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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- RFC 1124 Policy issues in interconnecting networks
- RFC 1130 IAB official protocol standards
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