RFC 885 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1983
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Telnet end of record option
Overview
RFC 885, “Telnet end of record option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1983 by J. Postel. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC specifies a standard for the ARPA Internet community. It specifies a method for marking the end of records in data transmitted on Telnet connections.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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