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THE NEW ALBANY SHALE PETROLEUM SYSTEM, ILLINOIS BASIN – DATA AND MAP IMAGE ARCHIVE FROM THE MATERIAL-BALANCE ASSESSMENT

D.K. Higley, M.E. Henry, M.D. Lewan, and J.K. Pitman

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  2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THIS DIGITAL PUBLICATION
  3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PC/DOS AND WINDOWS SYSTEMS
  4. REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH SYSTEMS

QUICK INSTRUCTIONS

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Background Information on This Digital Publication

This publication contains raw and interpreted data, map images, and other graphic displays linked to research on the New Albany Shale petroleum system. Data were statistically analyzed, and were mapped in 2-D and 3-D using ARC/INFO and Dynamic Graphics, Inc., EarthVision programs on SUN and IRIS computers. Files included on this publication can be retrieved for use in other applications, including graphics editing and display, and statistical programs. Graphics are stored as GIF (.gif) and JPEG (.jpg) images (see glossary for explanations of some acronyms and words). Respective files are located in the "imagegif" and "imagejpg," subdirectories and can be opened using numerous graphics programs.

World Wide Web (WWW) network-browsing software is required to integrate the graphics images and text located on this publication. While included HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) documents (in the "htmltxt" directory) can be viewed with standard word-processing software, the interactive capabilities of Web browsing software link text, images, and data. Provided graphics are designed for use under DOS/Windows on IBM or 100 percent compatible personal computers (PC's), the Apple Macintosh family, and UNIX computers.

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  1. IBM or 100-percent compatible personal computer, with a minimum of an 80386 microprocessor. A math co-processor or 80486 or better microprocessor is recommended
  2. Microsoft or PC-DOS version 3.3 or later
  3. Microsoft Windows version 3.3 or later, recommended are Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP
  4. Microsoft compatible mouse
  5. Although 4 megabytes (MB) of RAM work, we recommend 16 MB or greater
  6. An extended-VGA video board with a minimum screen resolution of 640 by 480 pixels and 256 colors.
  7. WWW browser is required to link HTML text and graphics images.

Minimum Requirements for Macintosh Systems

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