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From: milt@mist.CS.ORST.EDU (Milt Sagen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Math programs, Mathematica, etc.
Keywords: anything cheap?
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Date: 1 Aug 89 03:36:26 GMT
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>>I am in need of a mathematics program for the Mac. One of the requirements is
>>the ability to generate curves from equations by automatically changing the
>>variables. I know about _Mathematica_, but I am looking for something cheaper.
>>We do not want to buy an $800 program for each member of the group.
>>                         ^^^^
>   Prices in Summer 1989 catalogue from TechAlliance:
>          MacPlus+SE version: US$ 307.60
>          Mac II version:     US$ 494.00
>Not bad for what you get.  You can also try Igor and Kalaedograph for
>defining and plotting equations, but Mathematica gives one the most
>flexibility and, dare I say it, fun?

I called TechAlliance last month and they informed that there was a missprint
in their Summer catalogue.  Two days ago I received the Autumn 1989 issue of
MacTech Quarterly.  On page 141 the prices are listed as follows:
	  
	  Mac Plus, SE US $433.15
	  Mac II, IIx, IIcx, SE 030  US $695.65

Your best bet is to find a university that offers an educational discount, and
have a friend that attends that particular university purchase Mathematica for
you.

Babak Mahbod

Internet: milt@mist.CS.ORST.EDU

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