RFC 980 (rfc980) - Page 2 of 12
Protocol document order information
Alternative Format: Original Text Document
RFC 980 March 1986 Protocol Document Order Information How to get the Protocol Handbook - 1985: It has been about 5 years since the release of the Internet Protocol Transition Workbook (IPTW) and the related documents which were issued as a document set for implementors of TCP/IP and related application protocols. These were issued to assist the NCP-to-TCP transition which took place in early 1983. Since that time the network has undergone many changes, the most noteable being the creation of the Defense Data Network (DDN) and the ARPANET/MILNET split, leaving the ARPANET as a research and development network, and MILNET as an operational military network. An updated and much expanded version of the IPTW is needed to reflect these changes, and the 1985 DDN Protocol Handbook is a response to this need. The cost is $110 domestic, and $130 foreign, including 4th class postage (check, money order, or purchase order accepted). The 1985 DDN Protocol Handbook is divided into three volumes: 1. The first volume includes Military Standard (MIL STD) protocols as well as administrative guidelines pertaining to the MILNET portion of the DDN. 2. The second volume includes the DARPA Internet protocols as well as administrative guidelines pertaining to the ARPANET portion of the DDN. Most of these protocols have also been issued as RFCs. 3. The third volume contains several background articles, implementation guidelines, and additional protocol specifications. This volume is relevant to both portions of the network, and should be used in conjunction with the other two volumes. The Table of Contents of the three volumes is given in Appendix A. Jacobsen & Postel
