RFC 3921 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2004

Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol : Instant Messaging and Presence

Overview

RFC 3921, “Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol : Instant Messaging and Presence”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2004 by P. Saint-Andre. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6121 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes extensions to and applications of the core features of the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) that provide the basic instant messaging (IM) and presence functionality defined in RFC 2779. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 6121
Other RFCs from 2004

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