Daljit Dhadwal

A computer algebra system (CAS) is software that can perform symbolic mathematics. There are two main types of math software: programs designed to do numerical calculations and programs that can manipulate symbols. The first group includes programs like MATLAB, GAUSS, GNU Octave, and Stata. The second group includes programs like Mathematica, Maple, and Maxima. A […]

A portable application is a program that can be run directly off of a USB key (this definition isn’t completely accurate though). Portable apps are great if your workplace computer is locked down and you’re blocked from installing software. LiberKey is a system for managing hundreds of portable applications for Windows computers. LiberKey and all […]