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  License and Copyright
  ==========================
  This program is copyrighted by Virginia Tech. It is distributed under
  the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, Version 1 --- contained
  in the file "copying.doc" --- as modified by the file "license.doc".
  Both files are distributed with this software.

  Copyright (C) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

  Files in this directory:
   snsplace_DECstation101.tar.Z    Sense of Place v1.0.1 distribution file.
   readme.txt      (this file) Description, installation instructions, and
                   hardware/software requirements of Sense of Place.
   snsplace.ps.Z    Sense of Place User's Manual
   snsplacetm.ps.Z    Sense of Place Instructor's Manual

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

  Sense of Place (SnsPlace)
  =========================
  Sense of Place combines a comprehensive statistical database
  with a set of simple visualizations techniques to allow students to gain
  an understanding of the dcharacteristics of U. S. counties.  Students
  can examine data for any of the statistical variables in the database.
  In additions, students can create metrics consisting of target values for
  several variables, and rate counties by how closely their data match the
  targets.
  

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

     1) Locate the distribution files.
     2)  Uncompress the file snsplace_DECstation.tar.Z:
                 type:     uncompress snsplace_DECstation101.tar   <return>
     3) Untar the file snsplace_DECstation.tar
                 type:     tar -xvf snsplace_DECstation101.tar
   
   The programs files will be extracted under the subdirectory named
    snsplace that will be created under your current working directory.
 
  Running the Program
  =====================
      1) Change to the  directory to which it was installed
      2) Type:
	  snsplace &

  Requirements to Run Mental Maps 
  ======================================
    Hardware Requirements
    ---------------------
    - DECstation
    - Mouse
    - 5 MB Hard drive space.

    Software Requirements
    ---------------------
    - Ultrix version 4.x
    - X Windows

  Documentation
  =============

   User's Manual
   =============
     A user's manual in PostScript format is available at this site in
     the file snsplace.ps.Z
     It includes a tutorial description of the operation of Sense of Place

   Technical Manual
   ================
     A technical manual describing how to change the configuration of
     Sense of Place is also provided in the file snsplacetm.ps.Z

  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