RFC 961 · UNKNOWN · 1985

Official ARPA-Internet protocols

Overview

RFC 961, “Official ARPA-Internet protocols”, is an Unknown document published in December 1985 by J.K. Reynolds, J. Postel. It obsoletes RFC 944. It has been obsoleted by RFC 991 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo identifies the documents specifying the official protocols used in the Internet, and comments on any revisions or changes planned. This edition of the Official Protocols updates and obsoletes RFC-944. This memo is an official status report on the protocols used in the ARPA-Internet community. See RFC-991.

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What “Unknown” means

The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.

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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC obsoletes
RFC 944
Obsoleted by
RFC 991
Other RFCs from 1985

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