RFC 757 (rfc757) - Page 2 of 17
Suggested solution to the naming, addressing, and delivery problem for ARPANET message systems
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Preface
Unlike many RFCs, this is not a specification of a
soon-to-be-implemented protocol. Instead this is a true request
for comments on the concepts and suggestions found within this
document, written with the hope that its content, and any
discussion which it spurs, will contribute towards the design of
the next generation of computer-based message creation and
delivery systems.
A number of people have made contributions to the form and
content of this document. In particular, I would like to thank
Jerry Burchfiel for his general and technical advice and
encouragement, Bob Thomas for his wisdom about the TIP Login
database and design of a netmail database, Ted Myer for playing
devil's advocate, and Charlotte Mooers for her excellent
editorial assistance.
Debbie Deutsch
RFC 757 September 1979
Introduction