RFC 3536 · INFORMATIONAL · 2003

Terminology Used in Internationalization in the IETF

Overview

RFC 3536, “Terminology Used in Internationalization in the IETF”, is an Informational document published in May 2003 by P. Hoffman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6365 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document provides a glossary of terms used in the IETF when discussing internationalization. The purpose is to help frame discussions of internationalization in the various areas of the IETF and to help introduce the main concepts to IETF participants. 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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Obsoleted by
RFC 6365
Other RFCs from 2003

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