RFC 995:End System to Intermediate System Routing ...
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... sure the correct operation of the protocol. Further discussion of the rationale for these timers and guidelines for their use may be found in annex 10. ...
... to prevent the formation of black holes. The remaining holding time should be refreshed only under the exact conditions specified above. For a discussion of the issues surrounding the refresh of redirection information, see Annex 10. ...



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