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 Files in this directory:
   intlpop_SPARCstation208.tar.Z    IntlPop v2.0.8 distribution file.
   readme.txt      (this file) Description, installation instructions, and
                   hardware/software requirements of IntlPop.

   * Be sure you switch to 'binary' mode before transferring this file to
  your system.  Simply type 'binary' at the ftp prompt.

  IntlPop
  -------
  IntlPop is a population change simulation program.  Factors such as
  Birth Rate, Life Expectancy, and Migration Rate affect population
  growth.  IntlPop allows you to manipulate these variables and simulate
  population growth based on your values.  The version of IntlPop in this
  directory runs on SPARCstations under X-Windows.

  Installation 
  =========
  This program is distributed as a 'tarred' and 'compress'ed archive 
  file.

     1) Locate the distribution files.
     2) Uncompress the file intlpop_SPARCstation208.tar.Z:
                 type:     uncompress intlpop_SPARCstation208.tar   <return>
     3) Untar the file intlpop_SPARCstation208.tar
                 type:     tar -xvf intlpop_SPARCstation208.tar
   
   The programs files will be extracted under the subdirectory named
    intlpop that will be created under your current working directory.
 
  Running the Programs.
  =====================
    To run IntlPop:
      1) Change to the  directory to which it was installed
      2) Type:
	  intlpop &

Requirements to Run IntlPop 
======================================
    Hardware Requirements
    ---------------------
    - SPARCstation
    - Mouse
    - 2.5 MB Hard drive space.
      (Does not include the temporary space needed for the distribution file.)

    Software Requirements
    ---------------------
    - Solaris 2.4
    - X Window

Where to get help
=================
If you need help or for more information on Project GeoSim, contact:
        Dr. Cliff Shaffer
        Department of Computer Science
        Virginia Tech
        Blacksburg, VA 24061
        (703) 231-4354
        geosim@cs.vt.edu


How to acquire GeoSim software
==============================
  GeoSim software, documentation, and sample classroom exercises are
  available free via anonymous FTP from:

     geosim.cs.vt.edu

  Or via World Wide Web (Mosiac) with the following URL:

     http://geosim.cs.vt.edu

  You can contact us by email at:
     geosim@cs.vt.edu

  If you would like to be on our email list and receive news about
  updates and new programs, just send us an email message at the
  above address.

  If you do not have Internet access, write us to receive a price
  list for software on floppy diskette at:
      Project GeoSim
      Department of Computer Science
      Virginia Tech
      Blacksburg, VA 24061