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Open Source Math

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wouldn't-it-be-nice dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The American Mathematical society has an opinion piece about open source software vs propietary software used in mathematics. From the article : "Increasingly, proprietary software and the algorithms used are an essential part of mathematical proofs. To quote J. Neubüser, 'with this situation two of the most basic rules of conduct in mathematics are violated: In mathematics information is passed on free of charge and everything is laid open for checking.'""

3 of 352 comments (clear)

  1. I don't know what to say by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm just so tired.

  2. greed rears its ugly head by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    what the 'fck' is it about the privileged that enough is never enough

    even when others suffer death from deprivation

    imho, affluent people are evil

  3. Re:bad analysis, bad results by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Blacks do not work.

    And neither will Mexicans once they president Hillary and the democrats make them eligible for welfare.