Advanced Sockets API for IPv6
RFC 2292, “Advanced Sockets API for IPv6”, is an Informational document published in February 1998 by W. Stevens, M. Thomas. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3542 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The current document defines some the "advanced" features of the sockets API that are required for applications to take advantage of additional features of IPv6. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It 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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