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ParaMetrica is providing this package as a demonstration of the capabilities
found in the Allegheny Decision Tree Software.  The user recognizes this is
a fully functional demonstration, and aknowledges the components can and do 
change over time.  These changes may not be communicated to all users of
the demonstration code unless the user has notified ParaMetrica of the desire
to be notified of such changes.  This notification can be made by sending an
email to support@parametrica.com indicating their desire to be updated.

For individuals who have registered for this package on ParaMetrica's web site
no further registration will be needed to be informed of updates and changes.

While this is a fully functional demonstration of the components, it is not
advised the user build applications surrounding the demonstration code.  For 
production ready applications of this type, a licensed and registered version 
of the software should be obtained.  See our site for more details.

Copyright 2002 ParaMetrica Inc.  All rights reserved.                                  
Web www.parametrica.com                                            
  
ParaMetrica Inc.
7616 Currell Blvd
Woodbury, MN 55125

Voice (651) 730 5005
Fax   (651) 730-9200
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Table of Contents

I.  Introduction
  A. Requirements 
     1. Windows Installer v2.0
     2. Microsoft Data Access Components V2.6sp1
  B. Revision History

II. Installation
  A. Microsoft Installer

III.Support
  A. Contacts

IV. Comments 
  A. Feedback

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I. Introduction

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  A. Requirements

    1. Windows Installer 2.0
To install the package from the Microsoft (tm) Installer package, you will need the MSI version 2.0 or better.  Normally this is installed with other Microsoft applications and is by default included in Windows(tm) 2000 etc.  If you need this installer, check at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp?LangID=20&LangDIR=en-us

You should be able to find the correct installer for your operating system.
    
    2. Microsoft Data Access Components V2.6 sp1 (or better)

These components provide the OLE_DB drivers for the various data sources you may want to work with.  The demo application makes use of the Text Driver from this package.  



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  C. Revision History

3/11/02 No revisions have been made at this point

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II. Installation
  A. Microsoft Installer

Unzip this archive into a folder of your choice.  You will then find a file called Allegheny Decision Trees.msi  Open this file and the Windows Installer should execute from this point.

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III.Support
  A. Contacts

ParaMetrica considers user feedback invaluable to the ongoing development of this set of components.  We find bug reports just as valuable as positive comments. In fact we often find bug reports more valuable.

If you do have difficulty, ParaMetrica can be contacted in any number of ways that works best for you.  NOTE: ALL contact receives a response within 1 business day, often times we can respond within just a few minutes of contacting us.

Snail Mail:
ParaMetrica Inc.
7616 Currell Blvd
Woodbury, MN 55125


Voice (651) 730 5005
Fax   (651) 730-9200

email: support@parametrica.com

We also update our web site with issues presented by users so everyone can benefit from the collective experience of us all.

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IV. Comments 
  A. Feedback

Let us know what you think, what you would like to see, and by all means what problems you are having.