Installation of R and gplots library

Instructions to install R and dependent libraries used by VisCap

1. Download and install R-2.15.1 from the R Project for Statistical Computing website. Direct link for PC users: http://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/old/2.15.1/R-2.15.1-win.exe

2. Once installed, run R using the shortcut created on the Windows Desktop or Start Menu.

3. To install required libraries, run the following commands (copy and paste):
   install.packages("gplots")
   install.packages("zoo")
   install.packages("cluster")

   If you get the error:
   --- Please select a CRAN mirror for use in this session ---
   Select USA (PA 1), USA (PA2), or USA (MD)

   CRAN is a network of ftp and web servers around the world that store identical, up-to-date, versions of code and documentation for R. Please use the CRAN mirror nearest to you to minimize network load.

4. This will launch a series of commands to download and install “gplots “, “zoo”, “cluster” and supporting files.

5. Exit R. You are now ready to run VisCap on your local computer.