RFC 1170 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
TUE · 28 JUL 2026
Public key standards and licenses
Overview
RFC 1170, “Public key standards and licenses”, is an Informational document published in January 1991 by R.B. Fougner. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC is a public statement by Public Key Partners regarding Public Key Standards and Licenses. This memo is for informational use only, and does not constitute an Internet 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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