RFC 3926 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2004

FLUTE - File Delivery over Unidirectional Transport

Overview

RFC 3926, “FLUTE - File Delivery over Unidirectional Transport”, is an Experimental document published in October 2004 by T. Paila, M. Luby, R. Lehtonen, V. Roca, R. Walsh. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6726 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines FLUTE, a protocol for the unidirectional delivery of files over the Internet, which is particularly suited to multicast networks. The specification builds on Asynchronous Layered Coding, the base protocol designed for massively scalable multicast distribution. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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

What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 6726
Other RFCs from 2004

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