RFC 2424 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Content Duration MIME Header Definition
Overview
RFC 2424, “Content Duration MIME Header Definition”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 1998 by G. Vaudreuil, G. Parsons. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3803 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the MIME header Content-Duration that is intended for use with any timed media content (typically audio/* or video/*). [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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