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The history of the Flexible Image Transport System [FITS] is reviewed, with emphasis on the nature of the negotiation process and on the need for continued evolution. Lessons-learned are reviewed because they are potentially applicable to other standardization problems.
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Wells, D.C. (2000). The Fits Experience: Lessons Learned. In: Heck, A. (eds) Information Handling in Astronomy. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 250. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4345-5_5
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