RFC 4440 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006

IAB Thoughts on the Role of the Internet Research Task Force

Overview

RFC 4440, “IAB Thoughts on the Role of the Internet Research Task Force”, is an Informational document published in March 2006 by S. Floyd, V. Paxson, A. Falk, IAB. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document is an Internet Architecture Board (IAB) report on the role of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF), both on its own and in relationship to the IETF. This document evolved from a discussion within the IAB as part of a process of appointing a new chair of the IRTF. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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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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