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+<chapter><title>Future Directions</title>
+
+<para>
+We have a new and better version of the frontend server on the drawing
+board. Resources and external commitments will govern when we'll be
+able to do something real with it. Fetures should include greater
+flexibility, greter support for access/resource control, and easy
+support for Explain (possibly with Zebra as an extra database engine).
+</para>
+
+<para>
+We now support all PDUs of Z39.50-1995. If there is one of the
+supporting structures that you need but can't find in the prt*.h
+files, send us a note; it may be on its way.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+The 'retrieval' module needs to be finalized and documented. We think
+it can form a useful resource for people dealing with complex record
+structures, but for now, you'll mostly have to chew through the code
+yourself to make use of it. Not acceptable.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+Other than that, YAZ generally moves in the directions which appear to
+make the most people happy (including ourselves, as prime users of the
+software). If there's something you'd like to see in here, then drop
+us a note and let's see what we can come up with.
+</para>
+</chapter>
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