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Portable Python vs wxMaxima

A side-by-side look at Portable Python and wxMaxima. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Portable Python

Portable Python

Development

Portable Python is a portable version of the Python programming language that can run directly from a USB drive without needing to be installed. It includes the Python interpreter, editor, documentation and many modules in a single package.

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wxMaxima

wxMaxima

Education & Reference

wxMaxima is an open-source computer algebra system and GUI for the Maxima system. It allows symbolic manipulations, plotting functions, implementing algorithms and much more. It has a simple interface yet powerful functionalities for mathematical calculations.

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