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On Wed, 10 Feb 1999, Maureen O'Grady Ednie wrote:
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> After a lively and wide ranging discussion our group decided to seek assistance from you, our colleagues, regarding the creation of a "dream list" and a "necessity list" of software packages.
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> Some of the packages currently in the department or suggested include:
> DERIVE, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATLAB, MATHCAD, MATHTYPE, SCIENTIFIC WORKPLACE, STATDISC. Unfortunately, most of us have limited experience with current
> versions of these packages and are therefore seeking assistance regarding the pros and cons of these and other software packages for faculty and student use in the above mentioned courses.
Another you might add to your list is ISETL --> very powerful in terms of
'function' and sets, but doesn't do algegra. Best part is that it is FREE.
For 'business calc' we use both Derive and ISETL. Derive for algebra and
ISETL when we are serious about functions.
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