RFC 1401 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993

Correspondence between the IAB and DISA on the use of DNS

Overview

RFC 1401, “Correspondence between the IAB and DISA on the use of DNS”, is an Informational document published in January 1993 by Internet Architecture Board. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo reproduces three letters exchanged between the Internet Activities Board (IAB) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) regarding the importance of using the Domain Name System (DNS) throughout the Internet, and phasing out the use of older host name to address tables, such as "hosts.txt". This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.

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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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