non-standard port numbers

[Larry Scritchfield]

Why do so many library catalogs run on non-standard port numbers, e.g.
8020, 8081, 8099, 8900, 8910, 8000, 5000, 5050. Why not just stick
with port 80?

Am I missing something?

Larry Scritchfield
Internet Services Librarian
Washoe County Library System, Reno NV
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