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Subject: Re: Re: Equation solver
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Date: Thu, 30-Jan-86 14:47:25 EST
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> >Note that I am looking for simple solutions, I have no need of the extensive
> >capabilities of MACSYMA or some such thing. 
> >
> >Ths system would have the capability of SIMPLIFYING expressions, EXPANDING
> >expressions and SOLVING expressions (where possible).
> >
> >Dick Pierce
> 
> 
> 
>   Why NOT use MACSYMA? It already exists, and it does everything you want.
> Why not try it?

Several reasons, first of all, it needs to work on fairly small (pdp-11,
non-unix) machines.

Second, it's purpose is to act a a simple but patient tutor in pre-algebra.
Consequently it must give hints, advice, etc.

Thirdly, again, there is no need of all of MACSYMA.

Dick Pierce