Internet 101: WAIS

From FutureNet : .net 1, Dec '94 - Easy Internet Written by Davey Winder

What is WAIS? The acronym stands for "Wide Area Information Server". It is a way to search through huge amounts of information easily. WAIS databases are widespread throughout the Internet. These are updated on a regular basis and can act as a resource for very specific files and topics. In many ways, WAIS is like a book's index. If you know exactly what you are looking for, this is the place to go.

Unlike WAIS, Gopher is a great way to browse through lots of information quickly. It is like the table of contents of a book. Gopher and WAIS complement one another as you search the Internet for topics that interest you.

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