RFC 3187 · HISTORIC · 2001

Using International Standard Book Numbers as Uniform Resource Names

Overview

RFC 3187, “Using International Standard Book Numbers as Uniform Resource Names”, is a Historic document published in October 2001 by J. Hakala, H. Walravens. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8254 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document discusses how International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) can be supported within the URN (Uniform Resource Names) framework and the syntax for URNs defined in RFC 2141. Much of the discussion below is based on the ideas expressed in RFC 2288. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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

What “Historic” means

A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.

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RFC 8254
Other RFCs from 2001

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