Re: Neophyte: Can I use Octave instead of Matlab in an intro Econometrics Course?

[Carlo de Falco]

On 27 Jan 2010, at 02:11, andrewcd wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have a really basic quesiton that I can't seem to find an answer  
> for,
> perhaps because it is too general.
Yes, your question is not well defined enough: are you going to attend  
the course or teach it?

> I have never used matlab, and I need to do so in the context of an
> econometrics course.  Is there any reason why any of you would  
> suggest that
> an absolute beginner not use Octave?
It is very unlikely that anyone on this list will ever try to  
discourage you from using Octave ;)

> Please be aware in your replies that I will not understand non- 
> simplified
> technical answers.
>
> Many thanks!
> Andrew

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