RFCs are usually represented as a "best common practice" or "best common recommendation", and not usually interpreted as industry standards, or requirements. I agree with you, that most open internet systems should be RFC-compliant, but there is no governing body that says one must follow RFCs.
-- Erik L. Montemer Missouri Research and Education Network -- MOREnet University of Missouri-Columbia (573) 884-7200 montemer@more.net http://www.more.net/
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