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RFC 908: Reliable Data Protocol

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

The Reliable Data Protocol (RDP) is designed to provide a reliable data transport service for packet-based applications. This RFC specifies a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet and DARPA research community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvemts.

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Document ID
RFC908
Published
July 1984
Authors
D. Velten; R.M. Hinden; J. Sax
Status
EXPERIMENTAL
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
62
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Updated by:
RFC 1151

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