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Re: "Why Octave"
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Ben Abbott |
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Re: "Why Octave" |
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Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:02:08 -0500 |
On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Vic Norton wrote:
> On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:30 PM, Ben Abbott <address@hidden> wrote:
>
>> I''ve cc'd the help list for Octave. You'll likely get a lot of opinions
>> for why others use Octave.
>>
>> I use Octave because I enjoy contributing to its development and its GNU
>> license ensures I'll be able to continue. I also favor the comfort of
>> knowing that my use of Octave isn't contingent on a financial obligation.
>>
>> Even so, I am also a Matlab user (for work).
>>
>> Ben
>
> I use Octave because Octave fits my needs, and, when I publish an Octave
> algorithm (e.g., <http://arxiv.org/abs/1206.2333>), anyone can use it any way
> he or she wants (subject to the restrictions of the GNU General Public
> License <http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html>).
>
> Vic Norton
Vic,
Did you use to pdf-plots to produce the 3D graphics? Did you write some
Octave scripts to produce the PGF code?
Also, I'll read the paper when I have the time. Might the approach be
appropriate for improving the returns of a typical 401k? (spreading assets
between various funds)
Ben