There are some implications with international networking and the BioCompanion will refer to these issues at the appropriate section items. This section of the BioCompanion explains the prerequisites that have to be met to do BioInformatics. The typical GCG setup is such an example. This method of access is no longer recommended as it usually excludes the use of graphics. Many programs still utilise text modus and are supported as well, but the access via personal computers or even workstations should be favoured.
Personal computers are, depending on age and equipment, hybrids of terminals and workstations.
If you use GCG Version 8.x, the so-called WPI will be employed. Both programs are explained later . SeqLab is a very different product than WPI which you might have been using before. If you did not, why don't you have a look and see whether the SeqLab is a better way of working. Briefly, SeqLab allows you to work in a graphical environment and allows to select sequences in a so-called list .