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Package: whois (4.7.20)

the GNU whois client

This is a new whois (RFC 3912) client rewritten from scratch. It is inspired from and compatible with the usual BSD and RIPE whois(1) programs. It is intelligent and can automatically select the appropriate whois server for most queries.

The package also contains mkpasswd, a simple front end to crypt(3).

Tags: Implemented in: C, User Interface: Command Line, Networking: Client, Network Protocol: IPv6, Role: Program, Application Suite: GNU, Purpose: Searching

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