Where can I find a free VB source for a sparse matrix solver?

Thread starter hotvette
Start date Jan 25, 2008
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This discussion centers on finding free Visual Basic (VB) source code for a sparse matrix linear equation solver. Users suggest searching on Sourceforge, where multiple projects related to sparse matrix solvers are available. The recommendation is to utilize these existing projects and translate the code into Visual Basic for personal use. This approach allows developers to leverage existing solutions rather than starting from scratch.

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Familiarity with Visual Basic programming language
Understanding of sparse matrix concepts in linear algebra
Basic knowledge of linear equation solving techniques
Experience with open-source software platforms like Sourceforge

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Explore Sourceforge for existing sparse matrix solver projects
Learn about translating code from other programming languages to Visual Basic
Research linear algebra techniques specifically for sparse matrices
Investigate optimization strategies for sparse matrix operations in VB

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Software developers, particularly those working with mathematical computations, educators teaching linear algebra, and anyone interested in implementing sparse matrix solvers in Visual Basic.

Jan 25, 2008

hotvette

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Anybody know where I can get freeware Visual Basic source for a sparse matrix linear equation solver?

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Jan 27, 2008

ranger

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I did a search on Sourceforge for 'Sparse Matrix solver' and got several hits. Since those projects have the source available; maybe you can translate to VB.