The Tao of IETF - A Novice's Guide to the Internet Engineering Task Force
RFC 4677, “The Tao of IETF - A Novice's Guide to the Internet Engineering Task Force”, is an Informational document published in September 2006 by P. Hoffman, S. Harris. It obsoletes RFC 3160. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6722 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the inner workings of IETF meetings and Working Groups, discusses organizations related to the IETF, and introduces the standards process. It is not a formal IETF process document but instead an informational overview. 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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