Title :
Shopping for mathematical software electronically
Author :
Dongarra, Jack ; Grosse, Eric
Abstract :
A system called netlib that provides quick, easy, and efficient distribution of public-domain software to the scientific computing community on an as-needed basis is described. A user simply sends a request by electronic mail on a national network such as ARPAnet and receives the requested software over the network. The public-domain software currently included in netlib is listed.<>
Keywords :
public domain software; ARPAnet; electronic mail; mathematical software; national network; netlib; public-domain software; scientific computing community; shopping electronically; Algorithms; Computer industry; Content based retrieval; Educational institutions; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Electronic mail; Gaussian processes; Lifting equipment; Postal services; Software libraries;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
