RFC 4844 · INFORMATIONAL · 2007

The RFC Series and RFC Editor

Overview

RFC 4844, “The RFC Series and RFC Editor”, is an Informational document published in July 2007 by L. Daigle, Internet Architecture Board. It has since been updated by RFC 5741. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8729 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the framework for an RFC Series and an RFC Editor function that incorporate the principles of organized community involvement and accountability that has become necessary as the Internet technical community has grown, thereby enabling the RFC Series to continue to fulfill its mandate. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 8729
Updated by
RFC 5741
Other RFCs from 2007

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