How Do I Get Started with Gnuplot on Windows XP?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around getting started with Gnuplot on Windows XP, focusing on installation and initial usage. Participants share their experiences and seek guidance on the correct installation package and basic commands.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about using Gnuplot after downloading a potentially incorrect package for Linux instead of Windows.
  • Another participant suggests a specific link to download the correct Windows version of Gnuplot and mentions the location of executable files after installation.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster has seen demos and acknowledges the learning curve ahead.
  • Participants engage in light personal conversation about their locations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no explicit consensus on the initial steps, as one participant questions the appropriateness of the downloaded package, indicating a potential misunderstanding. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to start using Gnuplot.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include uncertainty about the correct installation package and the original poster's familiarity with command-line interfaces.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals new to Gnuplot, particularly those using Windows XP, and those seeking guidance on installation and initial usage.

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Hi All,
I'm totally, competely and absolutely lost on how to use Gnuplot! I use Windows XP and I downloaded the zipped flie gnuplot-4.0.0.tar and unzipped it. (So, is the first step right? :confused: ) Now what do I next? I apologise for this apparently simple question, but I grew up in the age of the "Evil Empire" :wink::biggrin: and am no computer wiz (I did learn a little programming in high-school, though). Where is the file in which I type 'help' and stuff?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Navneeth
 
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I am not sure if you got the right package(i feel you might have got the package for linux).
Go here,
http://www.duke.edu/~hpgavin/gnuplot.html
There is a hyperlink on "windows" on this page. Clicking on this hyperlink will let you download the gp400win32.zip
Once you dload and unpack it, you will find a bin directory with executables inside.

-- AI
 
Thank you very much! I've seen some of the demos and have got a lot of things to learn. :)

Regards,
Navneeth

P.S. Where in India are you from?
 
I am from bombay.

-- AI
 

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