RFC 1925 · INFORMATIONAL · 1996
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The Twelve Networking Truths
Overview
RFC 1925, “The Twelve Networking Truths”, is an Informational document published in April 1996 by R. Callon. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo documents the fundamental truths of networking for the Internet community. This memo does not specify a standard, except in the sense that all standards must implicitly follow the fundamental truths. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
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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