Reflections on the DNS, RFC 1591, and Categories of Domains
RFC 3071, “Reflections on the DNS, RFC 1591, and Categories of Domains”, is an Informational document published in February 2001 by J. Klensin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document is being published primarily for historical context and comparative purposes, essentially to document some thoughts about how 1591 might have been interpreted and adjusted by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and ICANN to better reflect today's world while retaining characteristics and policies that have proven to be effective in supporting Internet growth and stability. 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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