Mathematica for Linux

Wolfram Research is now shipping Mathematica, the leading software system for technical computation, for the Linux operating system on PCs. With Mathematica running under Linux, users can take advantage of Mathematica's extensive numeric and symbolic capabilities, 2D and 3D graphics, a high-level programming language, and more.

Although it is difficult to chart the growing Linux-using population, there have been estimates of anywhere from one to nine million. Such estimates are not surprising, since Linux is a freely-distributed operating system capable of turning an ordinary, inexpensive PC into a powerful computing environment. Linux-based PCs are appearing in the homes of a growing number of technical users who recognize Linux as an affordable and powerful option for home computing.

Linux users will be impressed with Mathematica's speed and memory handling within the multi-tasking, multi-user Linux environment. Mathematica for Linux takes full advantage of the Linux preemptive scheduler and modern memory management. This results in an increase in speed, more efficient memory handling, and the ability to run more than one process at a time. Also, the Linux version of Mathematica includes support for MathLink via TCP/IP. MathLink, Wolfram Research's communication standard, lets users make seamless connections between Mathematica, their own applications, and other commercially available software. With MathLink it is possible to exchange information between Mathematica and other programs either on one machine or among several machines on a network.

Volume discounts and academic site licenses are available. For further information or to purchase Mathematica for Linux, contact Wolfram Research.