STDs are stable identifiers for "Internet Standards." An STD may consist of a single RFC or a group of RFCs related to a specific protocol. The collection may become empty as the STD evolves.
RFC 868: STD 26: Time Protocol
Internet Standard
- J. Postel
- K. Harrenstien
- May 1983
- Legacy publication
Abstract
This RFC specifies a standard for the ARPA Internet community. Hosts on the ARPA Internet that choose to implement a Time Protocol are expected to adopt and implement this standard. This protocol provides a site-independent, machine readable date and time. The Time service sends back to the originating source the time in seconds since midnight on January first 1900.
Abstract
This RFC specifies a standard for the ARPA Internet community. Hosts on the ARPA Internet that choose to implement a Time Protocol are expected to adopt and implement this standard. This protocol provides a site-independent, machine readable date and time. The Time service sends back to the originating source the time in seconds since midnight on January first 1900.