jkrey@ISI.EDU (Joyce K. Reynolds) (10/24/89)
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RFC 1130:
Title: IAB Official Protocol Standards
Author: J. Postel, Editor
Mailbox: Postel@ISI.EDU
Pages: 17
Characters: 33,858
pathname: RFC:RFC1130.TXT
This memo describes the state of standardization of protocols used in
the Internet as determined by the Internet Activities Board (IAB). An
overview of the standards procedures is presented first, followed by
discussions of the standardization process and the RFC document
series, then the explanation of the terms is presented, the lists of
protocols in each stage of standardization follows, and finally
pointers to references and contacts for further information. A new
section has been added with a description of recent changes.
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Joyce K. Reynolds