Which Version of Octave is Available on Campus?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability and version of Octave software on campus, comparing it to a previous version used by one participant. The conversation includes inquiries about updating Octave and understanding software installation formats.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a newer version of Octave on campus that resembles MATLAB, highlighting features like an 'edit' page for scripts.
  • Another participant suggests downloading an updated .rpm file to install a newer version of Octave.
  • A participant expresses confusion about the .rpm file format and its relevance to software installation.
  • Another participant provides information about the current stable version of Octave (3.0.1) and explains what an .rpm file is, noting its association with Linux package management.

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The discussion includes varying levels of familiarity with software installation and versioning, with no consensus on the specific version available on campus or the best method to update Octave.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not clarified their operating systems, which may affect the installation process and version compatibility.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or users of Octave interested in software versions, installation methods, and comparisons to MATLAB.

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Hello everyone.

I recently had to use Octave on campus, and I noticed they had a newer version from the last time I used it. The interface is very much more like that of MATLAB's, with the history, file directory etc. on the left-hand side; but most importantly, it allowed you to have an 'edit' page for writing scripts and M-files, like MATLAB, which you can run from the 'input' page (sorry I don't know the technical terms.).

The version I have on my laptop is 2.9, so does anybody know which version of Octave this was they had on campus, or is there some way I can update my version so it is more like this?
 
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You should be able to go to the website and download an updated .rpm and install it.
 
Im sorry, I'm not so hot with computers- what is this .rpm you talk about?
 
I don't know what operating system you use, but the current stable version of Octave is 3.0.1, available for several different systems here:
http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/download.html

By the way, an .rpm is a package for the Redhat Package Manager - Most linux distributions have package management systems so that you don't have to compile the software yourself.
 

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