RFC 2062 · INFORMATIONAL · 1996
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Internet Message Access Protocol - Obsolete Syntax
Overview
RFC 2062, “Internet Message Access Protocol - Obsolete Syntax”, is an Informational document published in December 1996 by M. Crispin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes obsolete syntax which may be encountered by IMAP4 implementations which deal with older versions of the Internet Mail Access Protocol. 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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