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 What is EMBOSS?
EMBOSS is a package of high-quality FREE Open Source software for sequence analysis. It contains a wide range of tools, suited for protein and nucleic acid analysis.
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EMBOSS on SGI Origin (zisgi):
To set the necessary environment variables for EMBOSS just start the EMBOSS environment by typing emboss at the system prompt: |
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watson@zisgi 1 % emboss |
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" watson@zisgi 1 %" is the zisgi system prompt (assuming you discovered the DNA double-helix).
Invoking EMBOSS changes the system prompt to: watson@EMBOSS 2 %
To get an overview of the available EMBOSS programs use: |
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watson@EMBOSS 2 % wossname |
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To see which databases are configured to be used with EMBOSS type: |
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watson@EMBOSS 3 % showdb |
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To leave EMBOSS just type: |
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watson@EMBOSS 4 % exitemboss |
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and you will see the initial system prompt:
watson@zisgi 5 %
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EMBOSS tutorial:
There is an easy-to-read tutorial for EMBOSS, allowing you a quick start. It can be read online .
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EMBOSS manual:
To get indepth information about the programs within the EMBOSS suite use the online programs manual.
For quick reference you can download the EMBOSS Quick guide (pdf two pages).
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 EMBOSS homepage: www.emboss.org
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 EMBOSS feedback:
For questions, comments or suggestions about the installation to not hesitate to contact Christian Bolliger (c.bolliger@id.uzh.ch). Should you become a frequent EMBOSS user please give me a short feedback in any case.
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