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Can you explain which features are similar? I am not an expert, but I suspect you are discounting some significant features of Wolfram.

• fkwolfram 7y ago
  You don’t get it do u ?
• enriquto 7y ago
  Computing symbolic derivatives and integrals, simplifying algebraic expressions, arithmetic with arbitrary length integers, solving simple ODE, computing limits and series, things like that.
  • reikonomusha 7y ago
    Maxima is a fine piece of software, and I’m a huge proponent of its development, but doesn’t compete in the breadth or depth of Mathematica (or Maple) at all.
    • enriquto 7y ago
      It certainly competes due to the fact of being free software, which is a strong requirement of my workflow. I can try Mathematica and Maple (and love them), but ultimately I have to end using a free software solution.
      • reikonomusha 7y ago
        Indeed, being open source is a major advantage!
      • enraged_camel 7y ago
        >>It certainly competes due to the fact of being free software, which is a strong requirement of my workflow. The parent said it doesn't compete "in the breadth or depth of Mathematica" and you responded with "it does compete because it's free!" Your response does not refute the parent's argument.
      • r-w 7y ago
        > Maxima… doesn’t compete in the breadth or depth of Mathematica (or Maple) at all.