In chapter 8 of The Maxima Book there is an interesting example about "part
hacking" (section 8.11) . That example does not work for me. I have a problem
even in the simpler case , say
(C1) expr:x*y;
(D1) x y
(C2) if part(expr,0)=}*} then 1 else 0;
(D2) 0
(C3) part(expr,0);
(D3) *
The problem here is in part(expr,0)=}*} . Note, such a syntax was used in
the book. I've never seen the possibilty to use }*}. Is documented
somewhere? Sorry for stupid question, perhaps I overlooked some basics
things.
Best regards,
Valerij