Maxima-related files cluttering $HOME



On 07/03/2008, Robert Dodier <robert.dodier at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Dotan Cohen <dotancohen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  >  maxima_tempdir:"$HOME/.maxima/tmp"
>
>
> Dunno if $HOME or other environment variables are recognized --
>  probably depends on the Lisp implementation.
>
>
>  >  or this line:
>  >  maxima_tempdir:"/tmp"
>
>
> Oh -- Maxima wants to see a semicolon or dollar sign at the end of the line.

I was near certain that I tried that and it didn't work, but now it does.

>  >  In general, I feel that there is not a lot of information about Maxima
>  >  on the web. I will compile all that I learn and publish it at
>  >  dotancohen.com my personal site.
>
> Take a look at: http://maxima.sourceforge.net/docs.shtml
>  I would happy to put your web site on the list.

I forgot about that list! I had seen it, bookmarked it, and forgotten
about it. I will go over all the English language tutorials there. If
I write anything worthy, I'll let you know and I'd be honoured if you
decide that it's link worthy. I could whip up a Hebrew translation as
well.

Thank you for the patience, Robert.

Dotan Cohen

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