Maxima is a fairly complete computer algebra system written in Common Lisp with an emphasis on symbolic computation. It is based on DOE-MACSYMA and licensed under the GPL. Its abilities include symbolic integration, 3D plotting, and an ODE solver.
[FAQ] (Frequently Asked Questions about Maxima)
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WARNING: Maxima is unable to set up the help system.
(Details: CL-INFO::LOAD-PRIMARY-INDEX: LOAD: A file with name /usr/local/share/info/maxima-index.lisp does not exist)
this is the message I get inizialising maxima just after I have installed the app. How can I deal with this?. Any advice?
Please ask in the mailing list (http://www.math.utexas.edu/mailman/listinfo/maxima) and not here. You'll have to give more details on your system and source for your installation.
Last edit: Jaime E. Villate 2013-11-20
Hey guys! I know this isn't the topic, but i have a question! Please, save me!!
Well, I have a project in my college: diferentials equations whith Maxima.
How can I program a diferencial equation whith unit step?
I think Maxima don't know resolve inverse transformation of laplace.
I need it!!
Thanks!!
I'm sorry for my bad english. rs