[dba-Tech] Free "Mathematica" type software

Thanks for the tips. I've looked briefly at Base and thought, yes, not to
brag, but I could bring a few things to their party, based on my experience.

In the words Michael Corleone, "I keep trying to get out, but they keep
dragging me back in." I have one remaining part-time client who asks for
enhancements every two or three months. It's only pocket change and I like
him immensely, and we've been doing this for about 5 years. Very complex
app, whose success causes him to expand his geographical horizons, which
expansion causes revisions dictated by Canadian provincial regulations: what
I call a symbiotic relationship, LOL.

I guess I won't be totally retired until I'm cremated, but the workload is
definitely down to a few hours per fortnight, and I like it like that.
Recently I acquired five seasons of "The Wire" on DVD. Not for everyone's
taste, to be sure, but according to my taste-scheme, this is possibly the
best dramatic series ever made for TV. I loved "The Sopranos" too, but this
baby leaves it in the dust. But that's just my off-topic opinion. Forgive
the senior moment :)

Arthur

Arthur

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Tortise <tortise at paradise.net.nz> wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arthur Fuller" <fuller.artful at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" <
> dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:57 AM
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Free "Mathematica" type software
>
> Arthur
>
> http://www.openoffice.org/product/math.html and
> http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/oooauthors/MathObjects.pdf
> might meet a) while Open Office Calc may do b) for you.
>
> Also, a little more than you asked, ubuntu and its multitude of open source
> software may also appeal to the budget and prove a
> satisfactory armamentarium to ensure your brain remains well stimulated.
>  Indeed you may like to write some open source stuff in
> your retirement!   For example Base may well benefit from your massage
> based on your experience?
>
> I hope this is all you seek and more!  My best wishes for your retirement!
>
>