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Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? [message #17208 is a reply to message #17201]

Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00

m cannell
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Registered: September 1999

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Yes, I agree IDL is overpriced. have a look at perldl.
MC

"K. S. Balasubramaniam" wrote:

> I am looking for inexpensive solutions for data analysis, other than IDL,
> but similar in
> capability.
>
> IDL has been a wonderful tool and has enormous strengths, but individuals
> cannot
> afford it. I have used it for over a decade while I worked at govt.
> sponsored/educational
> labs. Its flexibility is addictive. Having moved over to the private
> sector, and switching
> fields, in a different area of data analysis things are different! Many
> folks have not heard
> of IDL, and when informed of its use are able to nod in appreciation but
> quickly loose interest
> because it is way too pricey! and very compareable to the price of some
> workstations.
>
> I am not sure how many folks out there use ANA http://ana.lmsal.com/ It
> has the potential for
> a robust freeware and needs lots of work. Are there similar freeware
> packages? I am also
> aware of xmgrace, xmgr, etc for less intensive applications. Suggestions
> appreciated

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		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: m218003 on Thu, 23 September 1999 00:00
		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: davidf on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00
		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: Liam Gumley on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00
		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: Tim Lamont-Smith on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00
		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: ushomirs on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00
		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: luthi on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00
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		Re: Inexpensive / free-ware similar to IDL? By: m cannell on Wed, 22 September 1999 00:00

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