RFC 1805 · INFORMATIONAL · 1995

Location-Independent Data/Software Integrity Protocol

Overview

RFC 1805, “Location-Independent Data/Software Integrity Protocol”, is an Informational document published in June 1995 by A. Rubin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes a protocol for adding integrity assurance to files that are distributed across the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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