RFC 855: Telnet Option Specifications
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo specifies the general form for Telnet options and the directions for their specification. This RFC specifies a standard for the ARPA Internet community. Hosts on the ARPA Internet are expected to adopt and implement this standard. Obsoletes RFC 651, NIC 18640.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC855
- Published
- May 1983
- Authors
- J. Postel; J.K. Reynolds
- Status
- INTERNET STANDARD
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 3
- Also known as
- STD8
Topics
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