RFC 1872 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1995

The MIME Multipart/Related Content-type

Overview

RFC 1872, “The MIME Multipart/Related Content-type”, is an Experimental document published in December 1995 by E. Levinson. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2112 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Multipart/Related content-type provides a common mechanism for representing objects that are aggregates of related MIME body parts. This document defines the Multipart/Related content-type and provides examples of its use. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 2112
Other RFCs from 1995

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