eddy@stjude.org (Pat Eddy) (07/24/89)
Hello,
Has anybody out there used both the IntelliGenetics suite of programs
and the IDEAS suite of programs for sequence analysis? Could you tell
me how they compare as to ease of use, flexibility, features , etc.?
Which did you like best? Why?
What does IDEAS offer that you couldn't do with the IG suite?
If there are any system managers out there, how time consuming are
the management and maintenance tasks associated with IDEAS. How does
IDEAS rate as far as comsumption of system resources and length of time
to search databases.
I've got new users who used IDEAS in previous labs and are unwilling
to learn the IG suite (which we have) when they come here. Some are
demanding that the MBCF obtain, and maintain, the IDEAS programs.
Needless to say, I am not real keen on doing this. The thought of
having to keep *two* sets of databases available, ( I'm sure IDEAS
won't have the same file format as IG),and *two* sets of analysis
programs available is grim indeed. But, I promised I would look into
it.
I would be very grateful for any comments anyone might have on this
subject. Thank you !!
Sincerely,
Patricia Eddy
System Manager
==============================================================================
Internet address: eddy@STJUDE.ORG
From BITNET : eddy%stjude.org@net.bio.net
Address : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Molecular Biology Computer Facility
332 N. Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38101 USA
Voice : 901-531-2385
==============================================================================