RFC 908 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1984
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Reliable Data Protocol
Overview
RFC 908, “Reliable Data Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in July 1984 by D. Velten, R.M. Hinden, J. Sax. It has since been updated by RFC 1151. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Reliable Data Protocol (RDP) is designed to provide a reliable data transport service for packet-based applications. This RFC specifies a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet and DARPA research community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvemts.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 905 ISO Transport Protocol specification ISO DP 8073
- RFC 911 EGP Gateway under Berkeley UNIX 4.2
- RFC 904 Exterior Gateway Protocol formal specification
- RFC 912 Authentication service