RFC 2088 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997

IMAP4 non-synchronizing literals

Overview

RFC 2088, “IMAP4 non-synchronizing literals”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 1997 by J. Myers. It has since been updated by RFC 4466. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7888 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Internet Message Access Protocol [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 7888
Updated by
RFC 4466
Other RFCs from 1997

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