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Pajek is powerful, free social network analysis software. It runs natively on Windows, and via a Windows emulator on Mac or Linux. | |||
Users should consult the [http://mrvar.fdv.uni-lj.si/pajek/ Pajek home page] for downloads and extensive documentation. | |||
Users should consult the [http:// | |||
= Installing Pajek = | = Installing Pajek = | ||
To download and install Pajek, follow instructions on the [http:// | To download and install Pajek, follow instructions on the [http://mrvar.fdv.uni-lj.si/pajek/ download page]. I suggest the 64 bit version called simply "Pajek". PajekXXL and Pajek3X are used for very large networks (millions of nodes). If your computer doesn't run 64 bit, download 32 bit version instead. | ||
Note the Pajek is a Windows application. | |||
[http://mrvar.fdv.uni-lj.si/pajek/MAC/PajekOSX1.pdf Special instructions for running Pajek on the Mac via an application called Wine are available on the Pajek wiki here]. [http://mrvar.fdv.uni-lj.si/pajek/MAC/LinuxTut.pdf You can also run Pajek on Linux via Wine] | |||
Alternatively, on any Intel Mac you can simply run Windows, and then there's no special hurdle: you'll be able to run any Windows software you like, including Pajek. Three ways to do this: | Alternatively, on any Intel Mac you can simply run Windows, and then there's no special hurdle: you'll be able to run any Windows software you like, including Pajek. Three ways to do this: | ||
* [https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201468 Bootcamp], which is included with the Mac. This option requires a special partition for Windows. | * [https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201468 Bootcamp], which is included with the Mac. This option requires a special partition for Windows. | ||
Revision as of 06:59, 9 August 2019
Pajek is powerful, free social network analysis software. It runs natively on Windows, and via a Windows emulator on Mac or Linux.
Users should consult the Pajek home page for downloads and extensive documentation.
Installing Pajek
To download and install Pajek, follow instructions on the download page. I suggest the 64 bit version called simply "Pajek". PajekXXL and Pajek3X are used for very large networks (millions of nodes). If your computer doesn't run 64 bit, download 32 bit version instead.
Note the Pajek is a Windows application. Special instructions for running Pajek on the Mac via an application called Wine are available on the Pajek wiki here. You can also run Pajek on Linux via Wine
Alternatively, on any Intel Mac you can simply run Windows, and then there's no special hurdle: you'll be able to run any Windows software you like, including Pajek. Three ways to do this:
- Bootcamp, which is included with the Mac. This option requires a special partition for Windows.
- Invest in Parallels, an emulator that allows quick switching back and forth between Mac and Windows.
- Or use the free VMware
You'll need a copy of Windows for any of these options. Sign up for Microsoft Azure to obtain Windows. You register with a personal Microsoft Account, and then verify you are with the University of Alberta. IST help desk can assist you if you have troubles.
Data files required for ESNAP (and manual)
Download these sample data sets for use with the textbook. Store them in your Pajek Data directory for future reference. You'll also find a Pajek manual for reference (but ESNAP is a better guide).
Other software for Pajek
These two (Windows) programs are very useful for generating Pajek files out of data presented in a different format:
txt2pajek: Converting text file data sets into Pajek format
excel2Pajek: Converting excel sheets into Pajek format
Help
More help is available!