Re: Derivative function

[Miquel Cabanas]

hi,

On Wed, Feb 19, 2003 at 03:37:56PM +0100, Ricardo Cervera wrote:
> 
> I wanted to know if it is possible to get the derivative
> function of a function given, using Octave. I mean, something
> like:
> 
> function y = f(x)
> y = sin(x);
> endfunction
> 
> And what I am looking for is f'(x), for example cos(x).

you're looking for a symbolic maths package like Maxima or
Yacas. A good starting point is the Scientific Applications
for Linux website at,

http://sal.kachinatech.com/

Miquel

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