Re: "Why Octave"

[Ben Abbott]

On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Vic Norton wrote:

> On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:30 PM, Ben Abbott <address@hidden> wrote:
> 
>> I''ve cc'd the help list for Octave.  You'll likely get a lot of opinions 
>> for why others use Octave.
>> 
>> I use Octave because I enjoy contributing to its development and its GNU 
>> license ensures I'll be able to continue.   I also favor the comfort of 
>> knowing that my use of Octave isn't contingent on a financial obligation.
>> 
>> Even so, I am also a Matlab user (for work).
>> 
>> Ben
> 
> I use Octave because Octave fits my needs, and, when I publish an Octave 
> algorithm (e.g., <http://arxiv.org/abs/1206.2333>), anyone can use it any way 
> he or she wants (subject to the restrictions of the GNU General Public 
> License <http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html>).
> 
> Vic Norton

Vic, 

Did you use to pdf-plots to produce the 3D graphics?   Did you write some 
Octave scripts to produce the PGF code?

Also, I'll read the paper when I have the time.   Might the approach be 
appropriate for improving the returns of a typical 401k? (spreading assets 
between various funds)

Ben