RFC 1204 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Message Posting Protocol
Overview
RFC 1204, “Message Posting Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in February 1991 by S. Yeh, D. Lee. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes a protocol for posting messages from workstations (e.g., PCs) to a mail service host. This RFC specifies an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
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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