RFC 2017 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1996
MON · 15 JUN 2026
Definition of the URL MIME External-Body Access-Type
Overview
RFC 2017, “Definition of the URL MIME External-Body Access-Type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 1996 by N. Freed, K. Moore, A. Cargille. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines a new access-type for message/external-body MIME parts for Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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