Name Generator for Physics Program

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around generating a name for a new online program similar to existing computer algebra systems (CAS) like Maple, Maxima, and Yacas. Participants explore naming suggestions while discussing the program's features and intended use.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the idea of naming the program "Intermath," though this suggestion is met with criticism for being bland and not catchy.
  • Another participant inquires about the program's features and how it compares to existing CAS systems, suggesting that this information could aid in naming.
  • A participant describes the program's functionality, including line-by-line function building and the ability to save and share work publicly, which may influence naming considerations.
  • Suggestions for names include "ShareCalc," which is presented as a more appealing option.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a name for the program, with multiple suggestions and varying opinions on their effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the program's features and its intended audience, which may affect naming choices. There are unresolved questions about how the program will differentiate itself from existing systems.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in naming conventions for software, developers of online educational tools, and those involved in open-source projects may find this discussion relevant.

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New here, I am going to graduate with my B.S. in physics in May. I am generating a free for use program like maple to be housed online. All I need is an interesting name for it.
 
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Hey ToothKiller and welcome to the forums.

This is probably bland but what about Intermath?
 
Interesting. Is it in the tradition of open source CAS systems like Maxima, Yacas, Axiom, etc.? If I remember correctly, I think there was an online version (Java?) of Yacas.

The upcoming Geogebra3D looks like it will incorporate more CAS functions as well.

Do you have more information about what your program will be used for? How is it different or similar to other projects? That may help us suggest a name.
 
Sankaku said:
Interesting. Is it in the tradition of open source CAS systems like Maxima, Yacas, Axiom, etc.? If I remember correctly, I think there was an online version (Java?) of Yacas.

The upcoming Geogebra3D looks like it will incorporate more CAS functions as well.

Do you have more information about what your program will be used for? How is it different or similar to other projects? That may help us suggest a name.

I was going to make it just line by line function building such as-
f(x):=sin(x)+x
g(x,y):=f(x)^(integral(f(y),y,lowerbound,upperbound))
g(2,3)= and it solves the above

The only thing I wanted to do different was once you finish your work with a file you could save it and even make it public. By making it public people could import that work into their doc and obviously you could import someone else's work into your document.

Working on its graphing capabilities now.
 
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chiro said:
Hey ToothKiller and welcome to the forums.

This is probably bland but what about Intermath?

:( not catchy or self-explanatory. Thanx though.
 
How about ShareCalc?
 
turbo-1 said:
How about ShareCalc?
You're the current leader heh
 
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