Two calculators for Linux Desktop

For many people, geeks = mathematics & Computer fans = mathematics. for others, it is school = mathematics & math = calculator. when I majored in computer science, the thoughts on differentiation directly scared me back to using calculators. A calculator is a necessity and a sign of intelligence and ability for many people.

All of this is that we usually need a good calculator at any time. But instead of spending money on buying new hardware, why not simply add a perfect calculator on a Linux machine? We have many options. But are they comparable to the calculator products of Texas Instruments? This article focuses on three calculators in Linux. At the end, you should be able to know whether one of them meets your requirements.

I want to tell you the fact that all three calculators can be found in your basic software repository. Therefore, to install any of them, you just need to search for them in the front-end of your Software Package Manager, such as Synaptic. Of course, you can also use equivalent command lines for installation. Now let's take a look at these tools.

Extcalc

Extcalc is probably the most powerful one of the several calculators you will see. Extcalc can implement drawing (2D and 3D), matrix, vector, statistics, n hexadecimal, logic, scientific functions, and more functions. Oh, by the way, Extcalc is also a standard calculator.

One of my favorite functions of Extcalc is that every function of this tool is a tab interface. Figure 1 shows the exc1c that enables the drawing function.

Another feature appreciated by the real mathematical geeks is the script console that includes many built-in commands such as for and while loops, if expressions, arrays, and break syntax.

Extcalc is indeed a dream of advanced users. Standard mathematics cannot be used at all.

Genius Mathematics Tool

If you are familiar with MatLab, you will like Genius Mathematics Tool. Developers do not claim that GMT is a substitute for MatLab, but it is indeed a good complementary tool. GMT is perfect as a calculator and a research tool. Of course, unlike many calculators, Genius Mathematics Tool may not be popular with common users for a certain period of time. Why? Because GMT uses a console for input, as shown in figure 2 ).

Features of GMT:

Statistics.

Composite mathematics.

Common basic functions and trigonometric functions.

Solving numerical equations.

Plot the slope field/vector field.

Matrix computing.

Number theory.

Plural and rational number.

And more.