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Software to view the GRS data products is not included within this archive, 
but is available separately from the PDS Geosciences node
(http://geo.pds.nasa.gov/missions/messenger/grns.htm).

MESSENGER PDS Viewer
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This installation requires a Linux, Mac OS, Solaris, or Windows computer 
with a Java 1.6 JRE (or newer) installed. Select the appropriate installer 
for your system type (-LINUX.SH for Linux, MACOSX.TGZ for Mac OS, 
-SOLARIS.SH for Solaris, and -WINDOWS.EXE for Windows). Windows users will 
get a shortcut on the desktop and in the Start menu. On other operating 
systems, the installer provides details about running after installation.

If you do not have Java installed on your machine, you may download it from 
java.com or java.oracle.com.

MESSENGER GRS PDS files may be obtained through the NASA PDS Geosciences 
Node at:

http://geo.pds.nasa.gov/missions/messenger/grns.htm

At this location, the Mercury Orbital Data Explorer may be used to search
and download data products for viewing with this software.

A user guide is provided in USER_GUIDE.PDF, which requires Adobe Reader or 
equivalent software on your computer.  Adobe Reader can be downloaded from
get.adobe.com/reader. The User Guide may also be accessed directly through 
the program under the Help Menu.