openbsd-ports/net/yaz/pkg/DESCR
espie 568824d9d6 yaz is a library and tools speaking the Z39/50 protocol.
This protocol is used by libraries (the ones that store books) to
communicate interesting information.

Adapted from submission by Andreas Bihlmaier
2007-04-08 19:36:02 +00:00

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YAZ is a compact toolkit that provides access to the Z39.50/SR
protocol, as well as a set of higher-level tools for implementing the
server and client roles, respectively.
Z39.50 is an older protocol used by libraries to reference their books.