RFC 811: Hostnames Server

This RFC gives a description of what the Hostnames Server is and how to access it. The function of this particular server is to deliver machine-readable…

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Outgoing relationships (2 related RFCs)

Informative reference — RFC 796: Address mappings
Informative reference — RFC 810: DoD Internet host table specification

Incoming relationships (3 related RFCs)

Obsoleted by — RFC 953: Hostname Server
Normatively referenced by — RFC 3467: Role of the Domain Name System (DNS)
Informatively referenced by — RFC 840: Official protocols