Re: Sparse Iterative Matrix Solvers

[Jordi Gutiérrez Hermoso]

On 3 May 2013 21:12, Jen Stewart <address@hidden> wrote:
> I'm wondering what sparse matrix solver package(s) octave is using. Are
> sparse matrices handled the same way as dense matrices, or is a different
> storage technique used?

http://wiki.octave.org/FAQ#How_does_Octave_solve_linear_systems.3F

> I'm looking to use an iterative sparse matrix solver myself in solving some
> PDEs, and I'd like to be able to find a good one that is open-source rather
> than having to put a lot of work in myself.

There are many free solvers. Octave is already using the best of them,
as others have noted.

- Jordi G. H.