Maxima

Download Source:	http://downloads.sourceforge.net/maxima/maxima-5.13.0.tar.gz?modtime=1188046120&big_mirror=1

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Dependencies

• GCL
• GCC (with gfortran)

or

• GCC-3.3 (with g77)
• GNUplot

Introduction to Maxima

Maxima is a derivative of Macsyma which allows for manipulation of symbolic and numerical expression. Can output expressions symbolic for use with LaTex. Similar to proprietary programs like Mathematica and Maple.

Project Homepage: http://maxima.sourceforge.net

Non-Multilib

Compile the package:

./configure --prefix=/usr
make 

Install the package:

make install

Contents

Installed Programs:	maxima
Installed Libraries:	None
Installed Directories:	None

Short Descriptions

maxima	is a symbolic and numerical evaluation system.