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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.'""

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  1. Re:Lol by Dunbal · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Oblig Dr. Evil:

    We should ask for ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

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