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From: braden@VENERA.ISI.EDU
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Subject: Re:  subnet mask problem
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Date: 24 May 89 16:53:16 GMT
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	However, because the algorithm for using masks is to perform a logincal AND 
	and test for equality, technically 255.255.0.255 could be used as a mask.
	Or could it?

	1) is a mask such as 255.255.0.255 even legal (i.e. conform to specifications)

Yes. Please see Section 1.1.4 of RFC-1009, "Requirements for Internet
Gateways".

Bob Braden