RFC 3869 · INFORMATIONAL · 2004
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IAB Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Internet Research and Evolution
Overview
RFC 3869, “IAB Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Internet Research and Evolution”, is an Informational document published in August 2004 by R. Atkinson, S. Floyd, Internet Architecture Board. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses IAB concerns that ongoing research is needed to further the evolution of the Internet infrastructure, and that consistent, sufficient non-commercial funding is needed to enable such research. 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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