A Program to Demonstrate a Reduction Algorithm
that Leads to a Proof of the Parity Theorem

by John O. Kiltinen

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You will find links below for downloading the demo software.

This is a standalone program for either the Macintosh or the Windows operating system. Pick the one that works for you.

The files are available in compressed formats to minimize download times. You will need expansion software on your computer such as Winzip or Aladdin Expander (Windows) or Stuffit Expander (Macintosh) to put them into a usable form.

Windows version

System Requirements:
Windows 95 or later
5 megabytes of free space on the hard drive
Expansion software such as Winzip or Aladdin Expander to decompress

The compressed Windows Version: ParityDemoWin4.4.zip File size: 1.8 MB
Version 4.4, November 25, 2001

Windows Download and Installation Instructions

Right-click on the link for the Windows version of the program. This will bring up a "Save" dialog. Download and save the program where you want it on your hard drive. Then open the file with a decompression program such as Winzip or Aladdin Expander. It will decode the compressed file and put a copy of the program onto your computer. Put the program into a convenient file folder. To start the program, double-click on the icon for the program.

Compressed Macintosh version

System Requirements:
Macintosh OS 7.1 or later
6 megabytes of free space on the hard drive
Expansion software such as Stuffit Expander to decompress

The Macintosh Version: ParityforMac4.4.sit.hqx. File size: 2.5 MB
Version 4.4, November 25, 2001

Mac Download and Installation Instructions

Option-click on the link for the Mac version of the program. This will bring up a "Save" dialog. Download and save the program where you want it on your hard drive. Then open the file with Stuffit Expander. It will decode the compressed file and put a copy of the program onto your computer. Put the program into a convenient file folder. To start the program, double-click on the icon for the program.

Decompression Software Link

If you do not have the decompression software needed, the latest version of Aladdin Expander (Windows) and Stuffit Expander (Macintosh) is available for downloading free of charge from Aladdin Systems. Use this link to Expander Download to get Expander if needed.


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