jkrey@venera.isi.edu (Joyce K. Reynolds) (08/08/90)
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RFC 1173:
Title: Responsibilities of Host and Network Managers
A Summary of the "Oral Tradition" of the Internet
Author: J. Van Bokkelen
Mailbox: jbvb@ftp.com
Pages: 5
Characters: 12,527
pathname: RFC:RFC1173.TXT
This informational RFC describes the conventions to be followed by
those in charge of networks and hosts in the Internet. It is a
summary of the "oral tradition" of the Internet on this subject. [RFC
Editor's note: This memo is a contribution by the author of his view
of these conventions. It is expected that this RFC will provide a
basis for the development of official policies in the future.] These
conventions may be supplemented or amended by the policies of specific
local and regional components of the Internet. This RFC does not
specify a standard, or a policy of the IAB.
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Joyce K. Reynolds
USC/Information Sciences Institute