RFC 1261 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Transition of Nic Services
Overview
RFC 1261, “Transition of Nic Services”, is an Informational document published in September 1991 by S. Williamson, L. Nobile. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo outlines the transition of NIC Services. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify 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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