RFC 1287 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Towards the Future Internet Architecture
Overview
RFC 1287, “Towards the Future Internet Architecture”, is an Informational document published in December 1991 by D. Clark, L. Chapin, V. Cerf, R. Braden, R. Hobby. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This informational RFC discusses important directions for possible future evolution of the Internet architecture, and suggests steps towards the desired goals. 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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