Downloading, Installing, and Running GNOME

Downloading GNOME

The current version of GNOME is 1.3.3, and was webposted on 01/03/11. Whenever you download a new version of GNOME, also download new copies of all the Location Files you are using.

1. Download GNOME:
   
   

   Download the appropriate version of GNOME, below:
   

   • GNOME for Windows Version 1.3.3. Compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. (Software format: Windows Executable, size: 1.5 M)
     
   • GNOME for Macintosh (Carbon OS X) Version 1.3.3. Requires Mac OS 10.4 or higher. (Software format: Zip, size: 2.9 M)

2. Download User's Manual and Location Files:
   
   

   Download the User's Manual, then visit our Location File library where you can obtain Location Files to use in GNOME to model spill scenarios set in particular areas, such as Prince William Sound, Alaska, and Long Island Sound, New York.

   • GNOME User's Manual (Document format: PDF, size: 1.2 M)
     
   • GNOME Location Files and Associated Resources

3. Consider Other Optional Files:
   • If you don't already have it, you'll need to install Apple Computer's Quicktime Player [leaves OR&R site] on your Windows PC in order to create GNOME movies; Macintosh users also will need QuickTime to view their movies.
     
   • ArcView Extension File Gnome.avx is an ArcView extension file you can use to view your GNOME trajectories in ArcView.
     
   • ArcMap Trajectory Import Tool Gnome.dll is a tool you can use to import GNOME "splots" or NOAA trajectory products into ArcMap 9.x.

Installing GNOME

On a Windows PC

In Windows Explorer, double-click the "GnomeSetup.exe" file icon, then follow the directions you'll see on your screen.

On a Macintosh

GNOME has been compressed so that you can download it quickly. Some browsers are configured to automatically uncompact compressed files. If yours is, look for the GNOME program icon on your desktop.

If your browser doesn't do that automatically, you'll need a decoding utility to uncompact them. (You can obtain evaluation versions of  WinZip [leaves OR&R site] or Stuffit Expander [leaves OR&R site] from their Web sites.)  Once you have uncompacted GNOME, look for the GNOME program icon on your desktop.

Running GNOME

In Windows

To start GNOME, from the Start menu, under Programs, choose "GNOME".

On a Macintosh

Double-click the "GNOME" program icon to start GNOME.

Questions?

The GNOME Wizard Direct comments or questions about GNOME to the GNOME Wizard.