The Staden Suite

[Donald Nierlich]

It has been three years since our systems manager updated our Staden
Suite.  As one user, I use mainly NIP,including its Pattern and Motif
subroutines, and sometimes MEP.  We run the programs under VMS on a VAX
4000. 

In what areas have there been significant advances?  Should we update
our VAX package or use another platform (we also have a Dec alpha Unix
workstation available, as well as PCs and Macs).

Is there a recent review-type publication?

How does one get the programs currently--for use in a University
setting.

Thanks.
Don Nierlich
donn at microbio.lifesci.ucla.edu