RFC 1153 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1990
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Digest message format
Overview
RFC 1153, “Digest message format”, is an Experimental document published in April 1990 by F.J. Wancho. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes the de facto standard Digest Message Format. This is an elective experimental protocol.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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