RFC 2957 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The application/whoispp-query Content-Type
Overview
RFC 2957, “The application/whoispp-query Content-Type”, is an Informational document published in October 2000 by L. Daigle, P. Faltstrom. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The intention of this document, in conjunction with RFC 2958, is to enable MIME-enabled mail software, and other systems using Internet media types, to carry out Whois++ transactions. 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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Other RFCs from 2000
- RFC 2956 Overview of 1999 IAB Network Layer Workshop
- RFC 2958 The application/whoispp-response Content-type
- RFC 2955 Definitions of Managed Objects for Monitoring and Controlling the Frame Relay/ATM PVC Service Interworking Function
- RFC 2959 Real-Time Transport Protocol Management Information Base
- RFC 2954 Definitions of Managed Objects for Frame Relay Service
- RFC 2960 Stream Control Transmission Protocol
- RFC 2953 Telnet Encryption: DES 64 bit Output Feedback
- RFC 2952 Telnet Encryption: DES 64 bit Cipher Feedback