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+This version of whois is compiled without idn-support (means: it cannot
+directly resolve domains with non-ascii characters). If you need a version
+with idn-support, please use any of the floating backports.
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+Andreas Barth <aba@not.so.argh.org>, 2004-12-23
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Why another whois client? Because the RIPE client is a mess of hacks and
#ifdefs and more complex programs lack features or are bloated.