RFC 2958 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The application/whoispp-response Content-type
Overview
RFC 2958, “The application/whoispp-response 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 2957, 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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