RFC 1371 · INFORMATIONAL · 1992
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Choosing a Common IGP for the IP Internet
Overview
RFC 1371, “Choosing a Common IGP for the IP Internet”, is an Informational document published in October 1992 by P. Gross. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo presents motivation, rationale and other surrounding background information leading to the IESG's recommendation to the IAB for a single "common IGP" for the IP portions of the Internet. 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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