I have been using the CASINO program since last 3 years. I find it very user friendly and easy to use. I have published research articles which you can find in my profile. CASINO's discussion forum (https://vallico.net/casino-forum/) is very active where you can ask the queries related to system you wish to study using QMC techniques. The more details regarding the CASINO interface are available here: https://vallico.net/casinoqmc/interfaces/.
I have been using the CASINO program since last 3 years. I find it very user friendly and easy to use. I have published research articles which you can find in my profile. CASINO's discussion forum (https://vallico.net/casino-forum/) is very active where you can ask the queries related to system you wish to study using QMC techniques. The more details regarding the CASINO interface are available here: https://vallico.net/casinoqmc/interfaces/.
In regard to your question about publication, they just require citing (as you would expect) but they also appreciate a copy of the paper for information, that you could send to Mike Towler (see website).