RFC 1871 · HISTORIC · 1995

Addendum to RFC 1602 -- Variance Procedure

Overview

RFC 1871, “Addendum to RFC 1602 -- Variance Procedure”, is a Historic document published in November 1995 by J. Postel. It updates RFC 1602, RFC 1603. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2026 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes a modification to the IETF procedures to allow an escape from a situation where the existing procedures are not working or do not seem to apply. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Historic” means

A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 2026
This RFC updates
RFC 1602 RFC 1603
Other RFCs from 1995

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