Re: Graphing Software

[jmclean@chem.ucsd.edu (James Mclean)]

Daniel L. MacIsaac says:
> Ed Schweber says:
> >     I was wondering what other software is out there. I am looking
> > for something that allows you to enter a formula and a domain as well
> > as being able to draw a graph based on a data chart. On the other
> > hand, I don't need something that will draw a fancy three dimensional
> > graph.
> The Kaleidagraph demo is free from Synergy Sw and pretty functional.  
> Certainly the cost and access make it worth considering, and you can
> give it away to your students (Mac & Windows).

Kaleidagraph is indeed quite a nice, moderately priced graphing program.
However, note that it is still data chart oriented.  To plot a function,
you still need to generate the points first, then graph them.

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