Internet & networking · 2000
RFC 2795: The Infinite Monkey Protocol Suite (IMPS)
Request for Comments 2795 · Informational · 1 April 2000
An April Fools’ RFC specifying protocols for infinite monkeys at typewriters, their zoos, bards and critics.
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