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Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #1 Posted by Egan Ford on 18 Jan 2011, 9:16 a.m. I've never used it (I'm a Mac :-), but the screen shots look nice. Product Info: http://www.microsoft.com/education/products/student/math/default.aspx#overview Download link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=9caca722-5235-401c-8d3f-9e242b794c3a

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #2 Posted by Walter B on 18 Jan 2011, 10:00 a.m., in response to message #1 by Egan Ford Hmmmh, it says "From basic math to precalculus" ... so those of us having kids in that age may be interested.

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #3 Posted by Martin Pinckney on 18 Jan 2011, 10:54 a.m., in response to message #1 by Egan Ford Egan, the download site states: Quote: The links in this section correspond to separate files available in this download. Download the files most appropriate for you. Nowhere could I find any instruction as to which file is "appropriate" for me. But I am sure most anyone else on here would know immediately. I use Windows 7 32 bit. Does that mean I use the x86 and not x64 version? Edited: 18 Jan 2011, 10:57 a.m.

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #4 Posted by Paul Gaster on 18 Jan 2011, 12:06 p.m., in response to message #3 by Martin Pinckney Yes, x86.

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #5 Posted by ClausB on 19 Jan 2011, 4:47 p.m., in response to message #1 by Egan Ford Free is too high a price for anything from that company, IMHO.

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #6 Posted by John B. Smitherman on 19 Jan 2011, 10:53 p.m., in response to message #5 by ClausB I agree, free is about right. After first downloading the .net sp1 upgrade I downloaded the math app and was finally able to run it. It's ok. Does M$ still develop software or did they buy this from someone? John

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is... Message #7 Posted by Mike (Stgt) on 20 Jan 2011, 7:26 a.m., in response to message #5 by ClausB Well, I am not convinced as Lotus 123 survived in Excel. But where is a successor of Lotus Agenda? Microsoft Mathematics is not what I will reach for when I need a sophisticated graphing calculator. That is, I know so many quick emulators of real calculators whit all math I can imagine and almost sufficient graphics. So my point of view is somewhat personal. Ciao.....Mike

Re: Microsoft Mathematics is now free. Message #8 Posted by Manolo Sobrino on 20 Jan 2011, 6:20 a.m., in response to message #1 by Egan Ford Actually, it is pretty capable. You can use complex matrices, input complex numbers for the functions (hyperbolics too, lacks inverses of these though who needs that). Some symbolics, integrals and derivatives, and the graphs look nice. For free it's a corker and makes unnecessary to purchase a graphic calculator. I wouldn't overlook it, I think it's great for school, and maybe a little more too. I wish it had some programmability... Good for you Microsoft! (never thought I would say that).

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