RFC 987

"Mapping between X.400 and RFC 822", June 1986

Canonical URL:

http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc987.txt
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Status:

UNKNOWN

Obsoleted by:

RFC 2156, RFC 1327

Updated by:

RFC 1026, RFC 1138, RFC 1148

Author:

S.E. Kille

Stream:

[Legacy]

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Abstract

The X.400 series protocols have been defined by CCITT to provide an Interpersonal Messaging Service (IPMS), making use of a store and forward Message Transfer Service. It is expected that this standard will be implemented very widely. This document describes a set of mappings which will enable interworking between systems operating the X.400 protocols and systems using RFC-822 mail protocol or protocols derived from RFC-822. This RFC suggests a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 4844.