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        RFC 1311:

        Title:      Introduction to the STD Notes
        Author:     Internet Activities Board
        Mailbox:    Postel@ISI.EDU
        Pages:      5
        Characters: 11,308
        Obsoletes/Updates:  none


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Joyce K. Reynolds
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