fine. Note, however, that zlib version 1.1.3 contains a security
vulnerability that has been fixed in version 1.1.4. The latest
version of zlib may be found at: http://www.gzip.org/zlib/
-If you should decide to build zlib, don't forget to invoke:
+If you should decide to build zlib, it is important to invoke:
./configure -s
You will also need an application for viewing large PPM graphics
files generated by SPLAT!. XV, ImageMagick, XPaint, and The GIMP
-all perform this task well, especially The GIMP.
+all perform this task well (especially The GIMP).
It goes without saying that a C++ compiler (gcc/g++) and math libraries
are also needed to build SPLAT! SPLAT! is fully compatible with the
under Slackware) as 'root':
cd /usr/src
- tar xvfz splat-1.1.1.tar.gz
+ tar xvfz splat-1.2.1.tar.gz
-This action will generate a subdirectory named splat-1.1.1.
+This action will generate a subdirectory named splat-1.2.1.
Next, cd into the directory:
- cd splat-1.1.1
+ cd splat-1.2.1
Invoke the configure script to build SPLAT! and related utilities:
exit
Before running SPLAT!, carefully read the documentation located under
-the splat-1.1.1/docs directory for information on the use of the program.
+the splat-1.2.1/docs directory for information on the use of the program.
+Some sample data files are located under the splat-1.2.1/sample_data
+directory.
REMEMBER: Topography data must be downloaded and SPLAT Data Files must
be generated using the included srtm2sdf, postdownload, or usgs2sdf
Please read the README file under the utils directory for information
on the utilities included with SPLAT!.
-Please read the documentation under the splat-1.1.1/docs directory,
+Please read the documentation under the splat-1.2.1/docs directory,
or consult the program's man page for more information and examples
of SPLAT! use.
--
John A. Magliacane, KD2BD
-March 15, 2006
-
+September, 2007