RFC 1974 · INFORMATIONAL · 1996
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
PPP Stac LZS Compression Protocol
Overview
RFC 1974, “PPP Stac LZS Compression Protocol”, is an Informational document published in August 1996 by R. Friend, W. Simpson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the use of the Stac LZS data compression algorithm, with single or multiple compression histories, for compressing PPP encapsulated packets. 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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