An introduction to Computer Algebra

We give some illustrative examples of Computer Algebra capabilities using the AXIOM system. For more information about AXIOM please visit:

http://www.nag.co.uk/symbolic_software.asp

http://www.nongnu.org/axiom/

• AXIOM was designed at IBM during the 70's and 80's.
• Then AXIOM was maintained at NAG during the 90's.
• AXIOM became in the early 90's the most power computer algebra system, especially thanks to its programming language.
• Today, AXIOM has retired by lack of support, although no other Computer Algebra systems have such powerful programming facilities.
• However it could become a free software soon.
• Moreover, AXIOM has a son ALDOR born in the early 90's at IBM and growing today at UWO!