An anonymous reader writes: This week marks the 50th anniversary for the Internet “Request for Comments” (RFC) series, which started in April 1969 with the publication of RFC1 titled “Host Software” authored by Stephen D. Crocker. The early RFCs were meant to be requests for comments on ideas and proposals, says Heather Flanagan, RFC Series Editor. Today over 8500 RFCs have been published, ranging from best practice information, experimental protocols, informational material, to Internet standards. An RFC has been published to mark the fiftieth anniversary to include retrospective material from individuals involved at key inflection points, as well as a review of the current state of affairs.
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