Re: SV: Z39.50 on the web (and in print)

> well of course - if profiles were rigorously used you could argue that
> we dont need explain anyway - "just look it up in the profile". But
> again, full profile compliance wont ever happen either (synicism or
> reality ?).

You would still need at least minimal explain to say which profile was 
being used?

And for databases without a profile (I have a Z database of collectable 
card game cards... I won't waste everyone's time trying to get the 
attributes accepted into BIB1, let alone accept a Profile for it!)
you still need Explain of some form.


Rob S.

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