RFC 1278 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
A string encoding of Presentation Address
Overview
RFC 1278, “A string encoding of Presentation Address”, is an Informational document published in November 1991 by S.E. Hardcastle-Kille. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There are a number of environments where a simple string encoding of Presentation Address is desirable. This specification defines such a representation. 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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