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An organization or individual developing Handle System client components is encouraged to use the CNRI client software and the standard interfaces supplied with it: the Handle.Net® Software Client Library Java™ Version is freely available and can be used to develop new resolution clients as needed, either for individual applications or for use in completely separate systems. In particular, the Handle System client shall not interfere with the normal operation of a Local Handle Service (LHS) or other client applications in interacting with the Handle System client software or the GHR (see Identifier / Resolution Services Based on the Handle System). In the event an organization or individual wishes to use its own interface software, it is their responsibility to ensure that these interfaces remain compatible with the current Handle System interface specification.

NOTE  The net.handle.apps.simple package has a number of examples of how to use the Handle client library. Contact the Handle.Net Registry Administrator at hdladmin@cnri.reston.va.us for information.