RFC 1165 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1990
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Network Time Protocol over the OSI Remote Operations Service
Overview
RFC 1165, “Network Time Protocol over the OSI Remote Operations Service”, is an Experimental document published in June 1990 by J. Crowcroft, J.P. Onions. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo suggests an Experimental Protocol for the OSI and Internet communities. Hosts in either community, and in particular those on both are encouraged to experiment with this mechanism.
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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- RFC 1164 Application of the Border Gateway Protocol in the Internet
- RFC 1166 Internet numbers
- RFC 1163 Border Gateway Protocol
- RFC 1167 Thoughts on the National Research and Education Network
- RFC 1162 Connectionless Network Protocol and End System to Intermediate System Management Information Base
- RFC 1168 Intermail and Commercial Mail Relay services
- RFC 1161 SNMP over OSI
- RFC 1169 Explaining the role of GOSIP