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RFC 881: Domain names plan and schedule

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In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC

This RFC outlines a plan and schedule for the implementation of domain style names throughout the DDN/ARPA Internet community. The introduction of domain style names will impact all hosts on the DDN/ARPA Internet.

Document record

Document ID: RFC881
Published: November 1983
Authors: J. Postel
Status: UNKNOWN
Stream: Legacy
Area: —
Pages: 10
Also known as: —

Updated by:: RFC 897

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One later RFC formally updates or obsoletes part of this document.

RFC 897Domain name system implementation scheduleUpdated
February 1984

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