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File Date Author Commit
 config 2007-10-02 whebisch [r87] Update configure and config/axiom-c-macros.h.in.
 contrib 2007-12-05 mantepse [r140] add gnu emacs mode
 license 2007-07-03 whebisch [r1] Test import
 src 2007-12-06 whebisch [r142] Install algebra sources also in cached Lisp mode.
 CHANGELOG 2007-07-04 whebisch [r2] Initial import, part 1
 ChangeLog.build-improvements 2007-07-04 whebisch [r2] Initial import, part 1
 ChangeLog.wh 2007-12-06 whebisch [r142] Install algebra sources also in cached Lisp mode.
 FAQ 2007-07-14 whebisch [r22] Remove executable property.
 INSTALL 2007-11-12 whebisch [r125] Update installation info.
 Makefile.in 2007-12-05 whebisch [r134] Improve distribution support.
 Makefile.pamphlet 2007-07-04 whebisch [r2] Initial import, part 1
 README 2007-09-22 whebisch [r61] New README, update INSTALL.
 build-setup.sh 2007-09-15 whebisch [r54] Do not use pamphlets for build machinery.
 configure 2007-12-06 whebisch [r144] Set 1.0.1 version number.
 configure.ac 2007-12-06 whebisch [r144] Set 1.0.1 version number.
 configure.ac.pamphlet 2007-09-05 whebisch [r47] Add support for creating distributions.

Read Me

This is FriCAS computer algebra system.  FriCAS is a fork of Axiom.

For installation instruction see INSTALL.

The basic goal of FriCAS is create a free advanced world-class CAS.
FriCAS builds on Axiom codebase. Currently (September 2007) FriCAS
algebra library is largest and most advanced free general purpose
computer algebra system -- this gives a good foundation to build
on.  Additionaly, FriCAS algebra library is written in a high
level strongly typed langage (Spad), which allows natural expression
of mathematical algorithms.  This makes FriCAS easier to understand
and extend.

FriCAS uses lightweight developement methodology.  Compared to Axiom
FriCAS is significantly restructured -- it is more portable and fixed
several defects.  FriCAS removed rather large unused parts (without
removing functionality).  It is expected that FriCAS will be much
easier to maintain than original Axiom.

Current developement goals:

-- continue structural improvements
-- make it easier for external programs to interface with FriCAS
-- develop better user interface
-- support for using external mathematical routines from Spad
-- developing improved Spad compiler
-- add new mathematical algorithms

   Waldek Hebisch