RFC 874 · UNKNOWN · 1982
TUE · 28 JUL 2026
Critique of X.25
Overview
RFC 874, “Critique of X.25”, is an Unknown document published in September 1982 by M.A. Padlipsky. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC is an analysis of X.25 pointing out some problems in the conceptual model, particularly the conflict between the interface aspects and the end-to-end aspects. The memo also touches on security, and implementation issues. Originally published as M82-50 by the MITRE Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts.
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