RFC 1429 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Listserv Distribute Protocol
Overview
RFC 1429, “Listserv Distribute Protocol”, is an Informational document published in February 1993 by E. Thomas. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo specifies a subset of the distribution protocol used by the BITNET LISTSERV to deliver mail messages to large amounts of recipients. 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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