RFC 1641 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Using Unicode with MIME
Overview
RFC 1641, “Using Unicode with MIME”, is an Experimental document published in July 1994 by D. Goldsmith, M. Davis. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies the usage of Unicode within MIME. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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