RFC 1311 · INFORMATIONAL · 1992

Introduction to the STD Notes

Overview

RFC 1311, “Introduction to the STD Notes”, is an Informational document published in March 1992 by J. Postel. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The STDs are a subseries of notes within the RFC series that are the Internet standards. The intent is to identify clearly for the Internet community those RFCs which document Internet standards. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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