[clug] matlab alternatives

Ambrose Andrews ambrose at vrvl.net
Thu Aug 15 05:49:29 MDT 2013


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----- Original message -----
> Bradimir asked me about Matlab alternatives last PSIG meeting,
> 
> These are my thoughts;
> 
> 
> Eigen - very high performance c++ header files - no installation - cross
> platform, g++ obviously gives best performance. Pretty much demolishes
> everything when it comes to linear algebra (you choose the algorithms -
> so great transparency). Will need to use in conjunction with other c++
> libraries to get the full functionality that Matlab has. If you can
> manage to make the transition to c++, you will be greatly rewarded as
> there are custom libraries for nearly anything mathematical -- MANY
> times faster than Matlab -- you will be shocked! Oh, by the way, for
> high performance numerical programming, you should never write a for
> loop etc (almost never). If you are writing for loops, you should really
> be using a library, that benefits from fully optimised code, and
> professional debugging etc.
> 
> 
> Scilab - looks and feels like Matlab, great help files - good everyday
> alternative.
> 
> GNU Octave - will be totally gangster, but still not 100% functioning
> (finished) on all platforms?
> 
> R - great for stats
> 
> 
> Other people might have better suggestions - I would be interested too =)
> 
> Cheers,
> Logan
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