Re: ZNG - what is the long-range objective?

Leif Andresen wrote:

>  - The ZNG proposal is not for library-system to library-system
> communication
>    So: ZNG will not replace Z39.50 for system-to-system use?
>
> Ray and others: Yes or no?

Yes.

It says (at http://www.loc.gov/z3950/agency/zng.html) "this initiative
recognizes the importance of Z39.50 (as currently defined and deployed) for
business-to-business communication
and focuses on getting information to the user (business-to-consumer)."


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Ray Denenberg
Library of Congress
rden@loc.gov
202-707-5795

Received on Friday, 28 September 2001 11:31:26 UTC