ABSTRACT
Introduction
Compartmental modeling of biological neurons and neural networks plays an important role in computational neuroscience. Typically, this modeling is accomplished with monolithic Unix-based simulation packages, e.g., Genesis (Wilson et al., 1989) or Neuron (Hines 1989). These packages are powerful research tools, and well suited for an experienced user with access to an appropriate computer platform. However, such packages suffer several drawbacks for other users: they can be difficult to learn; are not easy to modify, extend, and integrate with other software; and are generally not portable to non-Unix/DOS platforms.
