FYIs are stable identifiers for a series of "For Your Information" documents. An FYI consists of a single RFC on general interest topics relating to the Internet. The collection may also be empty. The FYI subseries was retired in 2011.
RFC 2151: FYI 30: A Primer On Internet and TCP/IP Tools and Utilities
Informational
- G. Kessler
- S. Shepard
- June 1997
- Legacy publication
Abstract
This memo is an introductory guide to many of the most commonly- available TCP/IP and Internet tools and utilities. It also describes discussion lists accessible from the Internet, ways to obtain Internet and TCP/IP documents, and some resources that help users weave their way through the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
Abstract
This memo is an introductory guide to many of the most commonly- available TCP/IP and Internet tools and utilities. It also describes discussion lists accessible from the Internet, ways to obtain Internet and TCP/IP documents, and some resources that help users weave their way through the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.