WAIS
WAIS (Wide Area Information Server) searches for keywords and then returns complete full-text documents/information to your screen.
You login to WAIS, choose one or more databases, and then enter your keywords.
The WAIS program connects to each database and searches for your keywords.
By using WAIS you can search a variety of databases located on different computers throughout the world, all at one time.
WAIS can be accessed through many internet browsers, or you can telnet to WAIS clients.