ReadSeq  
 
 Reads and writes nucleic/protein sequences in various
 formats. Data files may have multiple sequences.

 classic - the 1993 release, in C code
 java - the 1999 release, in Java code

 The java version 2, first available in 1999, continues support for the 
 "classic" C version, in that it includes the same command-line options. 
 It also has extensions for sequence documentation, feature table and other 
 additions, plus new sequence format conversions, and a lot of bug
 fixing. The java version includes a Graphic User Interface, and a
 Web (CGI) interface, as well as the classic Command line interface.
 This java version is also more efficient, working faster than 
 the compiled C classic version. 

 In other words, you probably want the newer java version.

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PUBLIC DOMAIN NOTICE:
This software is freely available to the public for use. The
author, Don Gilbert, of Readseq and the Java package
'iubio.readseq' does not place any restriction on its use or
reproduction. Developers are encourged to incorporate parts in
their programs. I would appreciate being cited in any work or
product based on this material. This software is provided without
warranty of any kind.