RFC 1689 · INFORMATIONAL · 1994

A Status Report on Networked Information Retrieval: Tools and Groups

Overview

RFC 1689, “A Status Report on Networked Information Retrieval: Tools and Groups”, is an Informational document published in August 1994 by J. Foster. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to increase the awareness of Networked Information Retrieval by bringing together in one place information about the various networked information retrieval tools, their developers, interested organisations, and other activities that relate to the production, dissemination, and support of NIR tools. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.

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What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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