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RFC 1928: SOCKS Protocol Version 5

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This memo describes a protocol that is an evolution of the previous version of the protocol, version 4 [1]. This new protocol stems from active discussions and prototype implementations. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC1928
Published
March 1996
Authors
M. Leech; M. Ganis; Y. Lee; R. Kuris; D. Koblas; L. Jones
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
sec
Pages
9
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