TreffNet is a simple, Hypercard-based introduction to learning in neural networks. It consists of a tutorial on the simplest of network learning methods called Hebbian learning. The stacks consist of (1) tutorial animations, and (2) a graphical network simulator that can learn to associate two pattern vectors. Based on the first chapter of the classic text by Rumelhart and McClelland (1986), it "brings to life" the basic concepts and mathematics that need to be fully understood before the student tackles more complex systems.
TreffNet was designed to be distributed as Shareware. It is the hope of the author that if you like the package and find it useful in your own learning and teaching others about neural nets, then you send a small Shareware fee of $15 to the author. Alternatively, you can send me a CD of music from your part of the World! Receipt of your donation will result in me sending you a non-Shareware version of the program. TreffNet cannot be sold or distributed for profit without the author's written consent. However, distribution via online services is acceptable provided that all original components and unaltered files are included in the package.
Treffnet is supplied as is. All responsibilities lie in the user, not the author. The person using TreffNet bears all risk as to its quality and performance. No responsibility is taken by the author as to the program's consequences, neither explicit nor implied.
1) The program requires Hypercard Player, or Hypercard 1.2.5 or above;
2) Check that you have the following 22 files: P1-P10, STARTUP, documentation, neuralnetworks, simulator, numbers, num1, graph1, graph2, tut1.1, simul.main, TreffNet.ReadMe, TreffNet.Documentation;
3) Load all files into a single folder called TreffNet on the hard disk of your Macintosh;
