downloaded data from IPUM: dat file extension

downloaded data from IPUM: dat file extension

by Laura Koth -

getting bogged down trying to open the dat file on a PC. I first had to download a free trial of winzip to open the gz downloaded from IPUM

perhaps this troubleshooting is part of the exercise? if so, I will keep working on it.

If not, maybe you have suggestions as I am not yet able to see the data to work on the questions.  

thanks

Re: downloaded data from IPUM: dat file extension

by Maria Glymour -

Laura,

Did you get your file unzipped?  This is always a pain and yes, dealing with it is basically part of the challenge of dealing with new data sets.  If you are still stuck we can trouble shoot together next week.  Email me separately exactly what you've tried. 

Maria