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Mathematical programs

This is a list of common used mathematical programs, which are available on our systems. These can be started from terminal.

  • GAP
    Powerful computer algebra program (for doing algebra on the computer).
  • Matlab
    Simulation program from MathWorks. Mainly used to solve numerical problems.
  • Octave
    A free alternative to matlab, which is compatible with main matlab code. qtoctave starts the GUI of octave.
  • Maxima
    A free computer algebra system. wxmaxima starts the GUI of maxima.
  • Maple
    A commercial computer algebra system. xmaple starts the GUI of it.
  • Geogebra
    A program to display dynamic geometry.
  • Kile
    Frontend for LaTeX.