Gross R H
Nucleic Acids Res. 1986 Jan 10;14(1):591-6. doi: 10.1093/nar/14.1.591.
This paper describes a new set of programs for analyzing DNA sequences using the Apple Macintosh computer, a computer ideally suited for this kind of analysis. Because of the Macintosh interface and the availability of high quality software-only speech synthesis, these programs are truly easy to use. Instead of typing in commands, the user directs the program by making selections with the mouse, thereby eliminating most typographical and syntax errors. Output options are selected by "pressing buttons" and then clicking "OK" with the mouse. DNA sequences are confirmed by having the program speak them. The high resolution graphics on the Macintosh not only allow for explanatory diagrams to be used to aid in deciding on input parameters, but can be used to produce slides for presentations and figures for papers. Because of the clipboard and the ability of the Macintosh to readily share data among different applications, data can be saved for use directly in word processing documents (e.g. manuscripts).
本文介绍了一套使用苹果麦金塔电脑分析DNA序列的新程序,这种电脑非常适合此类分析。由于麦金塔电脑的界面以及高质量纯软件语音合成功能的可用性,这些程序真的很容易使用。用户无需键入命令,而是通过鼠标进行选择来指导程序,从而消除了大多数排版和语法错误。通过“按下按钮”然后用鼠标点击“确定”来选择输出选项。程序会读出DNA序列以进行确认。麦金塔电脑上的高分辨率图形不仅允许使用解释性图表来帮助确定输入参数,还可用于制作演示文稿的幻灯片和论文的图表。由于有剪贴板以及麦金塔电脑能够在不同应用程序之间轻松共享数据,数据可以保存下来直接用于文字处理文档(如手稿)。