Introduction -- Conditions of distribution of CERN WWW software

Conditions of Distribution of the World Wide Web Software

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Introduction

The World Wide Web, hereafter called W3, is a global, computer networked information system.

The actual workings of the World Wide Web software, its use and importance are explained elsewhere. This document deals only with the conditions of distribution of CERN W3 software.

The Conditions of Distribution respect the general guidelines set forth in a memorandum from the CERN management.

A glossary aids understanding of jargon terms.

Thanks go to H. White ( SLAC ) for some of the fundamental rules and for comments and guidance.

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