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I am searching for a free alternative to Mathematica. By efficient, I mean that it should have every (or at least almost every) function that you can find in Mathematica, including for example Number Recognition. Also, if you know such software, can you post a reference manual for usage here as well?

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    I don't think you'll find freeware with almost every function that you find in Mathematica. What are you trying to do specifically? Does something simple like Wolfram Alpha work? If you're enrolled in a university, chances are you can get some great software for free. Also, you my want to ask this question on the Mathematica Stack Exchange. – Patrick Shambayati Sep 30 '14 at 11:05
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    I'm looking for a free alternative to a Ferrari. By efficient, I mean it should do everything the Ferrari does - but be free. Also, please post the user manual here. Like omg thanks. – wolfies Sep 30 '14 at 12:56
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    @Dal: Some have tried (Maxima and Mathics), but will not get close (V10 just came out recently). However, there are many wonderful free CASes (SAGE is an amalgamation of many very nice ones and very powerful), see the list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_algebra_systems. – Amzoti Sep 30 '14 at 13:29
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    You might be interested in answers to this question. – Start wearing purple Sep 30 '14 at 15:06

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What about Maxima from MIT? It's under GNU-license.

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  • Does it work well from your point of view? – Dal Oct 02 '14 at 21:50
  • @Dal: I'm to old to start learn that kind of programs because it would take too much time from other things I would like to do. But I have looked at it and it seems to be very comprehensive and advanced (for example in algebra). – Lehs Oct 03 '14 at 07:19
  • Good. I'll try it! – Dal Oct 03 '14 at 12:07
  • Thank you very much for your suggestion. – Dal Oct 03 '14 at 12:07