Ted wrote: > I like the concept of Sage being comprehensive, but how about using a > more widely-used synonym for the word 'comprehensive' like > 'universal'?: > > Universal Mathematics Computing Environment
I tried using "Universal Mathematics Computing Environment" for a while but it is too long to say repeatedly in front of a group of people! I finally settled on simply "Mathematics Computing Environment" and this has been working well so far. Anyway, I have begun developing ways to describe Sage to average people based the concept of it being a Mathematics Computing Environment and here is a description I have started to use at the University where I teach in order to recruit students into a Sage-based class I am teaching: "What is a Mathematics Computing Environment? Imagine taking a bunch of scientific calculators, all the great mathematicians from history, all the great computer scientists from history, a team of 2D and 3D computer graphics specialists, and placing them in an environment that allows them to easily work together in order to help you solve problems. This will give you an idea of what a Mathematics Computing Environment is like. They are the among the most advanced general purpose problem solving tools that humans have created to date and anyone who is doing mathematical, scientific, or technological work would benefit by having one. There are a number of commercial Mathematics Computing Environments available (such as Mathematica, Maple, MathCAD, and Magma). Unfortunately, the significant cost of these environments is too high for most people to afford. There are, however, free Mathematics Computing Environments available and among the best of these is Sage (http://sagemath.org)." Ted --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/sage-devel URLs: http://www.sagemath.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
