README.TXT Files on this Disk AZ-RASS.EXE Self-extracts the files AZ-RAS-B.DBF and AZ-RAS-C.DBF which will require 870 Kb of disk space. AZ-PLUTO.EXE Self-extracts the files AZ-PLU-D.DBF, AZ-PLU-E.DBF, AZ-PLU-F.DBF, AZ-PLU-G.DBF, and AZ-PLU-H.DBF which will require 440 Kb of disk space. AZ-MRDS.EXE Self-extracts the file AZ-MRDS.DBF requiring 12 Mb of disk space. AZ-MILS.EXE Self-extracts the file AZ-MILS.DBF requiring 1.3 Mb of disk space. A compression program was run on each of the four executable files listed above. This was done to enable distribution of all the data on one floppy diskette. To access the archived files, simply copy the desired FILENAME.EXE to your hard drive. After copying the file to your hard drive, type the FILENAME.EXE and press the Enter key. The file will decompress automatically. The first two letters of the archived filenames designate the state followed by a dash and three or four letters indicating the database from which the files originated. The decompressed filenames also designate the state in the first two letters, followed by three or four letters to identify the database. RASS and PLUTO database filenames include another dash followed by a letter indicating the source from which the samples originated. This sample source information is explained in the file OF95-578.TXT. All of the decompressed files are in dBase (.DBF) format. This format was used due to the widespread availibility of many spreadsheet and database software programs capable of importing dBase formatted files. Disclaimers: The databases, identified as RASS, PLUTO, and MRDS, have been approved for release and publication by the Director of the USGS. Although these databases have been subjected to rigorous review and are substantially complete, the USGS reserves the right to revise the data pursuant to further analysis and review. Furthermore, it is released on condition that neither the USGS nor the United States Government may be held liable for any damages resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use. The Minerals Industry Location Systems (MILS) is a working file of the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Quality of the information can range from preliminary, unconfirmed data to validated assessments. Neither the Bureau of Mines nor the U.S. Government can assume responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any consequences arising out of the use of the information contained within the database or decisions based upon reports from the database. Although the program LHA.COM ((c)Yoshizaki,1988-91) was used by the USGS to archive these files, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy and operation of the program and related program material, nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection therewith.