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Matlab is big in my field, and I've avoided it. I use Python instead instead. If I want to do symbolic stuff (like Mathematica does), I can use SymPy. I think
by skierscott 13y ago
Matlab is big in my field, and I've avoided it. I use Python instead instead. If I want to do symbolic stuff (like Mathematica does), I can use SymPy.
I think being open is good for several reasons. You can inspect the code, meaning that those weird bugs that pop up eventually are solvable. Additionally, the licenses are a pain in the ass. Not having them encourages more collaboration.
- theorique 13y agoAdditionally, the licenses are a pain in the ass. Not having them encourages more collaboration. Yes! While Mathematica is a great product (or ecosystem), the license overhead is extremely irritating, and a bit scary if you're running business-critical apps on it. (Lost touch with the license server? Oops, your applications won't run.)