RFC 1693 · HISTORIC · 1994
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
An Extension to TCP : Partial Order Service
Overview
RFC 1693, “An Extension to TCP : Partial Order Service”, is a Historic document published in November 1994 by T. Connolly, P. Amer, P. Conrad. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6247 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC introduces a new transport mechanism for TCP based upon partial ordering. The aim is to present the concepts of partial ordering and promote discussions on its usefulness in network communications. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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