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A Tcl extension for genetic (or evolutionary) algorithm processing.

A genetic algorithm (GA) is a search technique used in computing to 
find exact or approximate solutions to optimization and search problems. 
Genetic algorithms are categorized as global search heuristics. They are 
a particular class of evolutionary algorithms that use techniques inspired 
by evolutionary biology such as inheritance, mutation, selection, and crossover.

For an introduction to genetic algorithms visit: 
    http://gaul.sourceforge.net/intro.html

This extension enables genetic algorithm processing in Tcl. It is using the 
GAUL (Genetic Algorithm Utility Library) library underneath. GAUL is a flexible 
programming library designed to aid in the development of applications that use 
genetic algorithms. Additional stochastic algorithms are provided by the library 
for comparison to the genetic algorithms.

Tcl-gaul supports:
 * Darwinian, Lamarckian or Baldwinian evolutionary schemes.
 * Both steady-state and generation-based GAs.
 * Includes most of the usual selection operators.
 * Custom seed, adapt, evaluation, crossover, and mutation operators.
 * Provision for custom termination criteria.
 * Display statistics and the population ranking.
 * Support for multiprocessor calculations on various architectures:
    * forks
    * MPI
    * OpenMP 2.0
    * pthreads

Dependencies:
 * Tcl Version 8.5 or greater
 * GAUL Library Version 0.1849-0 or greater (http://gaul.sourceforge.net)

For instructions on how to use, consult the tcl-gaul (n) man page.

To make type:

      ./configure
      make 
      make install

The configure script will deduce $PREFIX from the tcl installation.
The generated Makefile uses the file $PREFIX/lib/tclConfig.sh that was left by
the make of tcl for most of its configuration parameters.

The Makefile generates pkgIndex.tcl files that are compatible with tcl >= 7.6.

Written by:  Alexandros Stergiakis (sterg@kth.se)

Use at your own risk.

    Copyright (C) 2008  Alexandros Stergiakis

    This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
    it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
    the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
    (at your option) any later version.

    This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
    but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
    MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
    GNU General Public License for more details.

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