EpiInfo v6.01 and EpiMap are now available via anonymous FTP
from:
ftp.demon.co.uk
in:
/pub/ibmpc/epi6
The two files:
epiinfo.exe
epimap.exe
Are self extracting .ZIP files. THEY MUST BE EXTRACTED IN
DIFFERENT DIRECTORIES AS THEY SHARE FILENAMES.
REPEAT: THE SELF-EXTRACTING ZIP FILES MUST BE EXTRACTED IN
SEPARATE DIRECTORIES BEFORE RUNNING THE INSALL PROGRAM. BOTH
EPIINFO AND EPIMAP MAY BE INSTALLED IN THE SAME DIRECTORY.
Users in the UK, Europe, and Africa should use this site
in preference to the USA site to reduce load on the CDC
server and reduce transatlantic traffic.
Epi Info is the best DOS based data entry package ever written
and can be used for all sorts of data entry tasks requiring
cross variable validation. It can also be used as a simple
expert system. It is a network aware system that takes care
of record locking. Epi Info also has a powerful statistical
analysis package. An event driven interface language and lots
more. It is a stable package now in version 6.01.
Epi Map is a full featured mapping package (not a GIS) that
can read Epi Info and dBase data files. Suitable for simple
mapping tasks.
Both programs run under DOS.
Both programs come with a full manual on disk.
Logistic Regression and Conditional Logistic Regression extensions
are also available on the DEMON FTP server in:
/pub/ibmpc/lr4epi
Manuals and an Introductory Guide for Epi Info and the logistic
regression extensions are available from:
Brixton Books
PO Box 4398
London SW9 9XJ
United Kingdom
Brixton Books are able to provide support for the product and
should be the first port of call for UK and European users
reporting any bugs/problems with the programs. All bug reports
will be forwarded to the program team in Atlanta.
You should mail your support request to the above address. Please
include a full description of the problem, any relevant .QES,
.CHK, .HLP. abd .PGM files, a description of the machine and
operating system used, and your return address, fax number,
and e-mail address.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Version 6.00 released May 27, 1994
Version 6.01 released August 22, 1994
Epi Info, a series of computer programs produced by CDC and the
World Health Organization provides public-domain software for
word processing, database and statistics work in public health.
Version 6 of Epi Info was released in May, 1994.
There are more than 40,000 documented copies of Version 5 of Epi
Info in 117 countries.
Epi Info is a complete system for word processing, data entry,
database management, and public health statistics for
IBM-compatible microcomputers (DOS). Facilities are provided for
importing and exporting a variety of file types. Although Epi
Info has its own file format, dBASE files also can be
analyzed directly. The entire system occupies about 8.9
megabytes with all tutorials, examples, and utilities, but the
main programs occupy a total of about three megabytes.
Version 6 features a configurable pull-down menu, facilities for
producing and using hypertext (active text), additional
statistics, and many programming improvements. Like previous
versions, it runs on IBM-compatible computers under DOS, and
requires only 640 K of memory (RAM), although a hard disk is
recommended.
The entire 600-page manual (except for one chapter of
statistical background for complex sample designs) is included
in hypertext format on the disks and is also available in printed
form.
To create a set of diskettes of any size or density, format the
equivalent of three 1.44 megabyte diskettes, and run INSTALL
using the (C)opy option. This will place the appropriate number
of compressed files on the diskettes and prompt you to insert
each as needed.
EpiMap is a full featured mapping package that is compatible
with data files created using Epi Info V5.xx and V6.xx. Full
documentation is available from within the program. Please
upload any boundary files that you create.
Users of EpiMap are requested to send any boundary files that
they think may be of use to other users to Brixton Books at the
above address or as uuencoded E-mail. Any boundary files sent
will be placed on the DEMON ftp server for all to use. Uploads
will be posted to UseNet groups sci.stat.consult and sci.stat.edu.
-- Best Wishes,Mark Myatt
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