RFC 1169 · INFORMATIONAL · 1990
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Explaining the role of GOSIP
Overview
RFC 1169, “Explaining the role of GOSIP”, is an Informational document published in August 1990 by V.G. Cerf, K.L. Mills. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This informational RFC represents the official view of the Internet Activities Board (IAB), after coordination with the Federal Networking Council (FNC). This RFC does not specify a standard.
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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