Acacia Files

README for Acacia
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	Acacia is an interactive data entry, querying, and editing system based on a generic conceptual
	schema for taxonomic databases. It combines the automated use of scientific names and synonyms
	in a species checklist with online access to geographical data and common knowledge data
	(morphological descriptors, genomics, ecology, vernacular names, economic uses, structured notes
	and conservation status) about the species. All these data can be cross-indexed to a citation list.
	The design and standard permits rapid customization to suit any taxonomic group. 

Requirements
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	PHP 5.2+
	MySQL 5.0+

Installation
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	1. Download the latest Acacia distribution package file. 
	
	2. Extract and upload the entire folder to your web server under your domain name.

	3. Open the config.php file and enter the mysql database user id, password, and db name. 
	Change other variables as required for customizing your specific database.
	
	4. Create an empty database under the name given in the config.php file. Use the provided 
	scheme.sql 	file to create empty database tables.
	
	4. To access the database, open 'http://your_domain_name.com/acacia/index.php' with your web
	browser. If you have set the 'read only' variable as false in the config.php file, the 'Edit'
	menu option will be enebled. You can then proceed to login to the administrative area.
	
Contact
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	Please send bug reports, suggestions, and comments to Mauro J. Cavalcanti
	<maurobio@gmail.com>

	For more information, please visit the Acacia website at http://sites.google.com/site/acaciadb
	
License
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	This software is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 3 (GPL3).