heirich@cs (Alan Heirich) (02/23/88)
AILIST #38 contained a summary of sources of neural network software. They missed two important packages used in academic research: * The Rochester Connectionist Simulator, available from the Computer Science Department of the University of Rochester. A modifiable package, written in C. Allows interactive design and use of neural networks using a variety of learning algorithms. New algorithms can be easily coded in C. * SunNet, available from the Institute for Cognitive Science, University of California San Diego. A "closed" package, it includes a simple programming language that allows procedures to be written to implement learning algorithms. Oriented toward back propagation learning, but can be extended to other types. Superb graphics and very easy to use. I believe that both of these packages are available for a nominal cost which covers media and handling. The Rochester simulator includes source code; I don't know about SunNet, but it may well include the source. - Alan Heirich (heirich@sdcsvax.ucsd.edu)
jem97@LEAH.ALBANY.EDU (Jim Mower) (03/03/88)
In article <8802221732.AA14122@beowulf.UCSD.EDU>, heirich@cs (Alan Heirich) writes: > * The Rochester Connectionist Simulator, available from the Computer Science > Department of the University of Rochester. A modifiable package, written > in C... Could someone from U of R post an article or send me a note concerning the intent and capabilities of the Simulator? Alan mentioned that the simulator was being offered for a nominal fee. How does one go about ordering a copy? Thanks. Jim Mower, Dept. of Geography and Planning University at Albany jem97@leah.albany.edu (internet) jem97@albny1vx (bitnet)