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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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General

What does PASSaGE stand for?
Pattern Analysis, Spatial Statistics, and Geographic Exegesis
What does “Exegesis” mean?
“Exegesis” means explanation or critical interpretation or reading out the meaning of something. It is usually used with reference to the written word, particularly religious texts, but the broader definition may include other topics. “Geographic Exegesis” is therefore the act of interpreting and drawing out the meaning of geography. Why “exegesis” and not another word starting with “E” (e.g., explanation)? It seemed look a good idea at the time.
How do I cite PASSaGE?
Please cite the paper officially announcing the program release. It is: Rosenberg, M.S., and C.D. Anderson (2011) PASSaGE: Pattern Analysis, Spatial Statistics and Geographic Exegesis. Version 2. Methods in Ecology and Evolution 2(3):229-232.

Operating System/Computer Configuration

Does PASSaGE run under Windows Windows 7?
Yes. We've only done minimal testing under Windows 7, but PASSaGE appears to run without any problems.
Does PASSaGE run under <insert your favorite operating system here>?
The GUI version of PASSaGE is design for 32-bit Windows operating systems. The command-line version can be compiled for many different systems. At this time the following command-line compilations are available: Win32, Win64, Intel/i386 Mac OS X, PowerPC Mac OS X, and Intel/i386 Linux. Please contact us if other operating systems (e.g., DOS, FreeBSD, Mac OS Classic) and/or chipsets (e.g., SPARC, etc.) are required for the command-line version. While we only have local access to certain operating systems for testing and compilation purposes, we are happy to work with others to try and make PASSaGE available for a broader group of systems.