Program description:
The Fasta programs are used to scan a protein or DNA sequence library
for similar sequences.


Distribution availability:
  A distribution, including a version optimized for Solaris 2.5.1
UltraSPARC is available from ftp://ftp.virginia.edu/pub/fasta/
The author is Bill Pearson and can be contacted at: wrp@virginia.edu

Licensing information:
 
     Copyright 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 1995, by William
     R. Pearson and the University of Virginia.  All rights
     reserved. The FASTA program and documentation may not be sold or
     incorporated into a commercial product, in whole or in part,
     without written consent of William R. Pearson and the University
     of Virginia.  For further information regarding permission for
     use or reproduction, please contact:
 
       David Hudson
       Assistant Provost for Research
       University of Virginia
       P.O. Box 9025
       Charlottesville, VA  22906-9025
 
       (804) 924-6853