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EDI Meets the Internet Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on the Internet
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Network Working Group W. Houser
Request for Comments: 1865 Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Category: Informational J. Griffin
Athena Associates
C. Hage
C. Hage Associates
January 1996
EDI Meets the Internet
Frequently Asked Questions about
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on the Internet
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo
does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of
this memo is unlimited.
Abstract
This memo is targeted towards the EDI community that is unfamiliar
with the Internet, including EDI software developers, users, and
service providers. The memo introduces the Internet and assumes a
basic knowledge of EDI.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................ 4
1.1. What is this document .................................... 4
1.2. What do you mean by electronic data interchange (EDI) ? . 4
1.3. What are the X12 Standards that I should be aware of ? .. 4
1.4. To whom do I send comments and suggestions ? ............. 5
1.5. How can I get a copy of this document? ................... 5
2. General Information ......................................... 6
2.1. What is the Internet ? .................................. 6
2.2. Is there a difference between EDI and
electronic commerce (EC) ? ............................... 6
2.3. What makes the Internet useful for EDI ? ................ 6
2.4. Does this means we will now have to coordinate our
EC/EDI activities with the Internet? .................... 7
2.5. How do I find the addresses of other Trading partners
on the Internet if I don't have to coordinate my EDI
activities with a central organization or VAN? .......... 7
2.6. How fast is the Internet? ............................... 7
2.7. What about reliability of the Internet? ................. 7
2.8. What are RFCs and where can I get them ? ................ 8
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