Mathematica equivalent for Linux

[soumyashant]

Does any one know of a Mathematica equivalent software for Linux?

A link for download will be good..
Thanks

[mgb_phys]

The main open source alternatives are sage, octave, scilab
Each has slightly different focuss so it depend son your needs.
Sage is probably the closest to mathematica/pure maths
octave/scilab are more matlab/data analysis

[vanesch]

If you refer to symbolic calculations, there's maxima, but have a look in general here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_computer_algebra_systems

[PerennialII]

If you can get Mathematica in the 1st place get it for Linux :wink: .