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Netlib - Network Access to
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 the disseminate of public domain software.
  • Still in use
  • Mirrored at a number of sites

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