David: I'd like to suggest Sage, http://www.sagemath.org/ which comes with python 2.5 and scipy http://www.sagemath.org/packages/standard/ and is available in binary for macs and windows http://www.sagemath.org/download.html I've been using it for teaching DEs http://sage.math.washington.edu/home/wdj/teaching/index.html http://cadigweb.ew.usna.edu/%7Ewdj/teach/sm212/ - David Joyner ---- Original message ----
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:38:49 -0800 From: David Arnold <dwarnold45@suddenlink.net> Subject: [SciPy-user] Instruction in math and science To: scipy-user@scipy.org
All,
We are considering using Python and some of its libraries to aid instruction in mathematics and science at our college. I've read much of the documentation and installation directions for python and some of its libraries, such as matplotlib, numpy, and scipy.
I am aware that there are binary installations for the Mac at:
http://www.pythonmac.org/packages/
But no binary for scipy at this site for the 2.5x version of python.
I am also aware of the enthought distribution for windows and the installer at:
http://code.enthought.com/downloads/enthon-python2.4-1.0.0.exe
I am looking for advice from experienced educators who have advised their students on installation on Mac and Windows. These students at our school are unlikely to have the expertise to unzip, configure, compile, etc., and need a "one-click" solution to install the software needed.
Can anyone share their experience with their students and/or give advice?
Thanks.
David Arnold College of the Redwoods http://online.redwoods.edu/instruct/darnold/ _______________________________________________ SciPy-user mailing list SciPy-user@scipy.org http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/scipy-user