Mathematica, Matlab, or Maple, and why?

[beer]

Just takin a short survey to see what the favorite math software is around here. Opinions are welcome, too.....

 

[RSMemphis]

Well, I personally like derive a lot. But Mathematica is better.
Also, note that while Mathematica and Maple CAN do numeric stuff, MatLab can't do algebraic formula stuff (well).

 

[Armitage]

Mathematica Rocks!
But then, the only other similar system I've used is MathCAD, which is nice, but not a threat to mathematica IMHO.

 

[nitsuj3580]

Mathematica is very good

Probably played with Matlab the most for engineering classes

 

[thornc]

Well I really like Matlab because it can be easily extended with C/C++ and fortran!
Haven't played much with the others since I felt there was no need for it!

MatLab can't do algebraic formula stuff (

What do you mean by this??

Matlab has a symbolic math toolbox that rocks!!!

 

[PrincessGuard]

Matlab has a symbolic math toolbox that rocks!!!

Which is based on the Maple kernel 🙂

 

[ProviaFan]

I prefer Maple, just because it's what I got used to using first. 🙂

 

[tart666]

Matlab for Engineering/ Numerical solutions

Mathematica/maple for symbolic calculations/ actual math

The choise mostly depends on needs, and then on preferences (eg mathematica vs. maple)