This is from Dan Asimov. --Rich ------------- Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 17:10:16 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: MathCad -- do you like it? From: Dan Asimov <dasimov@earthlink.net> To: math-fun <math-fun@mailman.xmission.com> I've been asked my opinion of MathCad as a tool, but as I had to say, I have no experience with it. But among those of you who do, anything you can say on these points will be much appreciated: * What is your overall opinion of it and why? * In particular, to what extent does it have a wide range of mathematical applications? * What kinds of math graphics might you have noticed to be beyond its capabilities? Please note: @ Anything you write will not be attributed to you (or even to math-fun), but rather described as what "members of a group of my smart friends" said. @ If you respond, please let me know if you prefer *not* to be quoted directly. Otherwise I may be lazy and just copy some or all of what you wrote into my summary. Thanks, Dan