WAIS (Wide Area Information Server) at NNSC.NSF.NET

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Username: wais

The screen-mode WAIS interface that I have been working on is now ready
for alpha testing.  I am aware of several outstanding problems, but am
looking for feedback on the general interface and interaction model at
this time.
 
The "swais" (simple wais) program currently supports: 
 
   Selection of multiple sources for a query.
   Specification of keywords for query on screen.
   Itemization of resulting documents with attributes.
   Retrieval and display (via more) of any selection documents.
   Repeat current search specifying new keywords and/or sources.
 
It will soon support:
 
   Retreival of documents into a local file or to a filter program.
   Ability to select retrievied source descriptions in future queries.
   Scrolling source and document displays for >15 items.
Send any comments to jcurran@nnsc.nsf.net.