This memo is an IAB standards track Applicability Statement for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. This Applicability Statement specifies the circumstances under which OSPF must be implemented by router vendors.
Users are of course free to use whatever routing protocol best meets their requirements.
It should be noted that OSPF is intended for use by routers for exchanging dynamic routing information, and not for use by hosts. Security Considerations Security issues are not discussed in this memo.