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Correct classification of RFC 20 (ASCII format) to Internet Standard
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Document Status change Correct classification of RFC 20 (ASCII format) to Internet Standard
Last updated 2015-01-12
Moves to Internet Standard RFC20
State Approved - announcement sent
IESG Telechat date (None)
Responsible AD Barry Leiba
Send notices to john-ietf@jck.com

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RFC 20 has status "Unknown" only because it comes from a time
that predates both the IETF and our use of the term "standard"
(with or without qualifications) to describe Internet technical
specifications.  RFC 20, which is the best reference for the
IETF to use for ASCII format, is clearly an Internet Standard,
and this adjusts the historical record by reclassifying RFC 20 as
such.