Subject: RE: bug report, or am I doing something wrong?
From: Mario Rodriguez
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:30:55 +0100
Dear Luke,
>
> Would it be too much just to create a new function, say " log_10() ",
> for all those high school kids out there, such as moi???
I suppose it could be done so. In any case, my students also need the
logarithm of base 10 from time to time. I find it's a perfect moment for
them to remember the relation 'log(x,a):=log(x)/log(a)' ... their memory
is so weak...
> Besides, if I want to get Maxima on the school network, the
> administrators aren't exactly going to let me mess / adjust the
> program files. Ever.
>
In my case, it's common practice to write and change with relative
frequency the contents of 'maxima-init.mac', creating new functions
addapted to new classroom activities. It's not a problem for me.
Best wishes
--
Mario Rodriguez Riotorto
www.biomates.net