The MIME Multipart/Related Content-type
RFC 2112, “The MIME Multipart/Related Content-type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 1997 by E. Levinson. It obsoletes RFC 1872. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2387 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Multipart/Related content-type provides a common mechanism for representing objects that are aggregates of related MIME body parts. This document defines the Multipart/Related content-type and provides examples of its use. [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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