RFC 886 · UNKNOWN · 1983
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Proposed standard for message header munging
Overview
RFC 886, “Proposed standard for message header munging”, is an Unknown document published in December 1983 by M.T. Rose. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC specifies a draft standard for the ARPA Internet community. It describes the rules to be used when transforming mail from the conventions of one message system to those of another message system. In particular, the treatment of header fields, and recipient addresses is specified.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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