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diff --git a/doc/rfc/rfc1111.txt b/doc/rfc/rfc1111.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66f0353 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/rfc/rfc1111.txt @@ -0,0 +1,339 @@ + + + + + + +Network Working Group J. Postel +Request for Comments: 1111 ISI +Obsoletes: 825 August 1989 + + + Request for Comments on Request for Comments + + Instructions to RFC Authors + +Status of this Memo + + This RFC specifies a standard for the Internet community. Authors of + RFCs are expected to adopt and implement this standard. Distribution + of this memo is unlimited. + +1. Introduction + + RFCs are distributed online by being stored as public access files, + and a short message is sent to the distribution list indicating the + availability of the memo. + + The online files are copied by the interested people and printed or + displayed at their site on their equipment. (An RFC may also be + returned via email in response to an email query.) This means that + the format of the online files must meet the constraints of a wide + variety of printing and display equipment. + +2. Format Rules + + To meet the distribution constraints the following rules are + established for the two allowed formats for RFCs: ASCII and + PostScript. + + The RFC Editor attempts to ensure a consistent RFC style. To do this + the RFC Editor may choose reformat the RFC submitted. It is much + easier to do this if the submission matches the style of the most + recent RFCs. Please do look at some recent RFCs and prepare yours in + the same style. + + You must submit an editable online document to the RFC Editor. The + RFC Editor may require minor changes in format or style and will + insert the actual RFC number. + + 2a. ASCII Format Rules: + + The character codes are ASCII. + + Each page must be limited to 58 lines followed by a form feed on a + + + +Postel [Page 1] + +RFC 1111 RFC Instructions August 1989 + + + line by itself. + + Each line must be limited to 72 characters followed by carriage + return and line feed. + + No overstriking (or underlining) is allowed. + + These "height" and "width" constraints include any headers, + footers, page numbers, or left side indenting. + + Do not fill the text with extra spaces to provide a straight right + margin. + + Do not do hyphenation of words at the right margin. + + Do not use footnotes. If such notes are necessary, put them at + the end of a section, or at the end of the document. + + Use single spaced text within a paragraph, and one blank line + between paragraphs. + + RFCs in ASCII Format may be submitted to the RFC Editor in email + messages (or as online files) in either the finished publication + format or in NROFF. If you plan to submit a document in NROFF, + please consult the RFC Editor first. + + 2b. PostScript Format Rules + + Standard page size is 8 1/2 by 11 inches. + + Margin of 1 inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right). + + Main text should have a point size of no less than 10 points with + a line spacing of 12 points. + + Footnotes and graph notations no smaller than 8 points with a line + spacing of 9.6 points. + + Three fonts are acceptable: Helvetica, Times Roman and Courier + Plus their bold-face and italic versions. These are the three + standard fonts on most PostScript printers. + + Prepare diagrams and images based on lowest common denominator + PostScript. Consider common PostScript printer functionality and + memory requirements. + + The following PostScript commands should not be used: + initgraphics, erasepage, copypage, grestoreall, initmatrix, + + + +Postel [Page 2] + +RFC 1111 RFC Instructions August 1989 + + + initclip, banddevice, framedevice, nulldevice and renderbands. + + These PostScript rules are likely to changed and expanded as + experience is gained. + + RFCs in PostScript Format may be submitted to the RFC Editor in + email messages (or as online files). Since PostScript is not + editable, an editable source version of the document must also be + submitted. If you plan to submit a document in PostScript, please + consult the RFC Editor first. + +3. Status Statement + + Each RFC must include on its first page the "Status of this Memo" + section which contains a paragraph describing the intention of the + RFC. This section is meant to convey the status granted by the RFC + Editor and the Internet Activities Board (IAB). There are several + reasons for publishing a memo as an RFC, for example, to make + available some information for interested people, or to begin or + continue a discussion of an interesting idea, or to make available + the specification of a protocol. + + The following sample paragraphs may be used to satisfy this + requirement: + + Proposed Protocol + + This RFC suggests a proposed protocol for the Internet + community, and requests discussion and suggestions for + improvements. + + Specification + + This RFC specifies a standard for the Internet community. + Hosts on the Internet are expected to adopt and implement + this standard. + + Discussion + + The purpose of this RFC is to focus discussion on particular + problems in the Internet and possible methods of solution. + No proposed solutions this document are intended as + standards for the Internet. Rather, it is hoped that a + general consensus will emerge as to the appropriate solution + to such problems, leading eventually to the adoption of + standards. + + + + + +Postel [Page 3] + +RFC 1111 RFC Instructions August 1989 + + + Information + + This RFC is being distributed to members of the Internet + community in order to solicit their reactions to the + proposals contained in it. While the issues discussed may + not be directly relevant to the research problems of the + Internet, they may be interesting to a number of researchers + and implementers. + + Status + + In response to the need for maintenance of current + information about the status and progress of various + projects in the Internet community, this RFC is issued for + the benefit of community members. The information contained + in this document is accurate as of the date of publication, + but is subject to change. Subsequent RFCs will reflect such + changes. + + These paragraphs need not be followed word for word, but the + general intent of the RFC must be made clear. + +4. Distribution Statement + + Each RFC is to also include a "distribution statement". In general, + RFCs have unlimited distribution. There may be a few cases in which + it is appropriate to restrict the distribution in some way. + + Typically, the distribution statement will simply be the sentence + "Distribution of this memo is unlimited." appended to the "Status of + this Memo" section. + +5. Author's Address + + Each RFC must have at the very end a section giving the author's + address, including the name and postal address, the telephone number, + and the Internet email address. + +6. Relation to other RFCs + + Sometimes an RFC adds information on a topic discussed in a previous + RFC or completely replaces an earlier RFC. There are two terms used + for these cases respectively, UPDATES and OBSOLETES. A document that + obsoletes an earlier document can stand on its own. A document that + merely updates an earlier document cannot stand on its own; it is + something that must be added to or inserted into the existing + document, and has limited usefulness independently. The terms + SUPERSEDES and REPLACES are no longer used. + + + +Postel [Page 4] + +RFC 1111 RFC Instructions August 1989 + + + UPDATES + + To be used as a reference from a new item that cannot be used + alone (i.e., one that supplements a previous document), to refer + to the previous document. The newer publication is a part that + will supplement or be added on to the existing document; e.g., an + addendum, or separate, extra information that is to be added to + the original document. + + OBSOLETES + + To be used to refer to an earlier document that is replaced by + this document. This document contains either revised information, + or else all of the same information plus some new information, + however extensive or brief that new information is; i.e., this + document can be used alone, without reference to the older + document. + + For example: + + On the Assigned Numbers RFCs, the term OBSOLETES should be used + since the new document actually incorporates new information + (however brief) into the text of existing information and is + more up-to-date than the older document, and hence, replaces it + and makes it OBSOLETE. + + In lists of RFCs or the RFC-Index (but not on the RFCs themselves), + the following may be used with early documents to point to later + documents. + + OBSOLETED-BY + + To be used to refer to the newer document that replaces the older + document. + + UPDATED-BY + + To be used to refer to the newer document that adds information to + the existing, still useful, document. + + + + + + + + + + + + +Postel [Page 5] + +RFC 1111 RFC Instructions August 1989 + + +7. The RFC Editor + + The RFC Editor is Jon Postel. + +8. The RFC Announcement List + + New RFCs are announced to the RFC distribution list maintained by the + SRI Network Information Center (NIC). Contact the SRI-NIC to be + added or deleted from this mailing list by sending an email message + to RFC-REQUEST@NIC.DDN.MIL. + +9. Obtaining RFCs + + RFCs can be obtained via FTP from NIC.DDN.MIL, with the pathname + RFC:RFCnnnn.TXT (where "nnnn" refers to the number of the RFC). + Login with FTP, username ANONYMOUS and password GUEST. + + The NIC also provides an automatic mail service for those sites which + cannot use FTP. Address the request to SERVICE@NIC.DDN.MIL and in + the subject field of the message indicate the RFC number, as in + "Subject: RFC nnnn". + + Requests for special distribution (for example, hardcopy) should be + addressed to either the author of the RFC in question, or to + NIC@NIC.DDN.MIL. + + Unless specifically noted otherwise on the RFC itself, all RFCs are + for unlimited distribution. + + The RFCs may also be obtained from other information centers, + including the CSNET Information Center (INFO@SH.CS.NET), the NSFNET + Information Service (INFO@NIS.NSF.NET). + +Author's Address + + Jon Postel + USC Information Sciences Institute + 4676 Admiralty Way + Marina del Rey, California 90292-6695 + + Phone: 213-822-1511 + + EMail: POSTEL@ISI.EDU + + + + + + + + +Postel [Page 6] + |