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AIDS2 is a mathematical model of the AIDS/HIV epidemic. It is also
an interactive hypertext tutorial covering the mechanics of the
epidemic. Starting with the first HIV infection, it covers the
spread of the disease through the US population to over a million
infected today. Extensive popup explanations cover each detail of
the model. Using multiple parametric tables, hands-on
experimentation with cultural ideas is encouraged. Comparative CDC
and US Census data is supplied with provisions for updating.
procedure:
1. Place diskette in drive and close door.
2. Move to the diskette drive. (If drive is A, enter A: and
<return>)
3. Call the program. (enter AIDS2 and <return>)
At any point in the program, rapid exit is possible by repeating
'esc' until DOS prompt appears.
suggested first learning trip through the program:
1. at main menu, use arrows or mouse to select each line entry and
read explanation for each line with ? or right mouse button. Note
that popups disappear automatically when you select the next item,
move the mouse, or touch any key.
2. enter F1 to observe the reported and calculated data for 1993
3. repeat the same process as in 1. above for each subject line.
4. with arrows or mouse, select 'more data' screen button.
5. go to second data page with left mouse button or <return>.
6. repeat the same process as in 1. above for each subject line.
7. return to first data page with 'esc'.
8. page forward in time with the page down button.
9. page back in time with the page up button.
This completes a study of the data assets of the program.
Suggested second learning trip through the program:
1. from the main menu select F3 to observe the parameter page.
2. repeat the process of selecting each line item (we suggest that
you start with the top one and work down), while reading each
explanation popup.
Now you are in a position to question the mathematical model,
substitute your own ideas, and test the results by comparing your
data with the CDC reported information.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
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║ This program is: ║
║ a planning program for business and civic activities, ║
║ a learning program for the study of the mechanics of the AIDS epidemic, ║
║ a sex education program that supplies motivation as well as knowledge. ║
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║ The AIDS2 version was designed primarily as a sex education tool for our ║
║ youth. As such it was kept as simple as possible. No hard disk installation ║
║ procedures are supplied and only operating procedures in the documentation. ║
║ The teacher is expected to supply the background and guidance. This version ║
║ covers the history of the epidemic and a complete study of the epidemic ║
║ mechanism. ║
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║ The AIDS version is aimed at the professional user and supplies extensive ║
║ support programming and documentation along with an update service. It is ║
║ sold on a one copy basis. It also supplies forecasts to the year 2060. ║
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║ Specify diskette type AIDS2 $ 9.95 + $3.00 S & H ║
║ Quantity discounts available AIDS $14.95 + $3.00 S & H ║
║ AIDS PROGRAM, Box 131, 206A S. Loop 336 West, Conroe TX 77304 ║
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