RFC 2555 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999

30 Years of RFCs

Overview

RFC 2555, “30 Years of RFCs”, is an Informational document published in April 1999 by RFC Editor, et al.. It has since been updated by RFC 8700. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The rest of this document contains a brief recollection from the present RFC Editor Joyce K. Reynolds, followed by recollections from three pioneers: Steve Crocker who wrote RFC 1, Vint Cerf whose long-range vision continues to guide us, and Jake Feinler who played a key role in the middle years of the RFC series. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Updated by
RFC 8700
Other RFCs from 1999

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