RFC 2542 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Terminology and Goals for Internet Fax
Overview
RFC 2542, “Terminology and Goals for Internet Fax”, is an Informational document published in March 1999 by L. Masinter. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a number of terms useful for the discussion of Internet Fax. In addition, it describes the goals of the Internet Fax working group and establishes a baseline of desired functionality against which protocols for Internet Fax can be judged. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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