Re: Numerical Mathematics Consortium

[Andy Adler]

I took a quick look at the web site; they're seem to be trying to
standardize mathematical language syntax.  The example they give
compares Matlab to Mathcad.

Unfortunately, Matlab is not a part of the consortium. Unless they
join (and I don't think I see why they might) I can't see much
chance that they could have much useful success.

It also seems that Octave (and other numerical software such
as SciPy) would be actively invited by such a consortium...

Octave has historically tried to stay compatible with Matlab when
possible/reasonable, so that direction is pretty well set.

Just my opinion ...
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Andy Adler <address@hidden> 1(613)562-5800x6218

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005, Javier Arantegui wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Today I learnt that a Numerical Mathematics Consortium (1) haved been
> established on August 9. The founding members of the consortium are
> Maplesoft, Mathsoft, National Instruments and INRIA (makers of SciLab).
>
> (1) http://www.nmconsortium.org/
>
> The main goals of the consortium are:
> * Provide a fundation that facilitates the reuse of numerical math algorithms
> * Standardize definitions, semantics, etc.
> * Help users to interpret and reuse algorithms
> * Facilitate the use of these algorithms for embedded and real-time targets.
>
> I think that it's quite importat that the Octave development team were part of
> this consortium to let the Octave comunity voice be heard.
>
> I'd like to know if there is any action planned in this direction.
>
> Javier
>
>
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