Netlib - Mathematical Software and Data
Began in 1985
- JD and Eric Grosse, AT&T Bell Labs
Motivated by the need for cost-effective, timely distribution of high-quality mathematical software to the community.
Designed to send, by return electronic mail, requested items.
Automatic mechanism for electronic dissemination of freely available software.
- Still in use and growing
- Mirrored at 9 sites around the world
Moderated collection /Distributed maintenance
NA-DIGEST and NA-Net
- Gene Golub, Mark Kent and Cleve Moler