Any standalone Matlab/scilab for iPod apps around?

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The discussion centers on the challenges of using Matlab or its alternatives, specifically Octave, on an iPod. The main Matlab app requires a constant internet connection, prompting users to seek standalone options. While Octave is a viable alternative, it necessitates jailbreaking the device and involves complex compilation processes. Users currently resort to accessing Octave on a remote server via shell, which lacks graphical capabilities.

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Hello, I've been craving the ability to use Matlab on my iphone, but the main MAtlab app requires a permanent internet connection. I was thus looking for a stand alone matlab/scilab clone. I found some cryptic pointer to such a thing here: http://mobile.co.nz/?p=38" but that's just a pointer not a solution. Any ideas?
 
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You can use Octave, but you need it jail broken first.
 
jarednjames said:
You can use Octave, but you need it jail broken first.

I looked into octave. I've jailbroken but compiling octave for the iPod is not simple. To compile on the device you need a whole bunch of libraries that aren't all stable yet. Or you can build a binary for the ARM processor on your desktop machine then transfer it. Too lazy to try this yet. At present I'm using octave on a remote server and connecting to it via the shell on a jailbroken iPod touch. No graphics though :(
 

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