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Affymetrix GCOS Support
What is GCOS?
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GCOS manages Affymetrix
GeneChip array data.
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It automates
the control of GeneChip Fluidics Stations and Scanners.
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Provides workflow
tracking of experiment, image, analysis data.
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GCOS has just started
to support the GeneChip DNA Analysis Software (GDAS) for resequencing
and genotyping data analysis and report generation.
Who manages GCOS at
Wayne State and how do I get it?
Bioinformatics
Facility
Email:
athota@genetics.wayne.edu
How do I get help/training
for GCOS?
How big are the data
files?
Typically, all files(EXP,DAT,CEL,CHP)
together are approximately 200MB for each sample with the new high
resolution on the GeneChip Scanner 3000.
Is GCOS the same as MAS while working
with sample data?
Yes, except that it has a database,
networked client-server environment.
Can I use MAS data in GCOS?
Yes, you will have to import them using
the Batch Importer utility
Can GCOS generate data to use with MAS?
Yes, you will have to export files
from GCOS.
What are CAB files in GCOS?
CAB files are compressed
files containing DAT, CHP and CEL files of a database/project/sample/experiment.
Where to download the current libraries
from?
http://www.affymetrix.com/support/technical/libraryfilesmain.affx
What kind of computer
do I need?
Client requirements
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500MHz Pentium®
III Processor recommended
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128 MB RAM or better
recommended
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10 GB or more of
hard disk space recommended
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Microsoft® Windows
2000 Professional with Service Pack 3
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MSDE 2000 SP3 is
automatically installed on the client during the
GCOS
installation (which includes MDAC 2.7 SP1)
What links have more
information about GCOS?
Product
Information -
http://www.affymetrix.com/products/software/specific/gcos.affx
Fequently
Asked Questions -
http://www.affymetrix.com/support/help/faqs/gcos/index.jsp
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