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{\LARGE \bf Comparative CAS Reviews and Philosophy
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{\bf Organizer}
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Michael Wester (wester@math.unm.edu)

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{\bf Description}
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Right now, a large number of computer algebra systems, both general purpose and special purpose,
are available. Some of these systems are commercial while many others are partially or fully in the
public domain. As more and more systems become available, it becomes important to have some
idea about the strengths and weaknesses provided by each system, both mathematically and
inherent in the system's philosophy of use. The point of view of the user will vary depending on
the application, and so a statistician may have different considerations than say a physicist which
may in turn be different from that of a mathematician or an educator. Each type of user has certain
goals and wants to know how a particular system will aid in his or her quest to achieve them. 

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{\bf Talks}
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Date: July 20th (Saturday) 

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\item[8:30-08:52.5] \ \\
  Nicolas Robidoux\\
  {\bf User Friendly Reviews of Computer Algebra Systems.} 
\item[08:52.5-09:15] \ \\
  Laurent Bernardin\\
  {\bf A Review of Symbolic Solvers.} 
\item[09:15-09:37.5] \ \\
  Hans-Gert Gr\"abe\\
  {\bf Factorized Gr\"obner Bases and Polynomial Systems.} 
\item[9:37.5-10:00] \ \\
  Frank Postel, Paul Zimmermann\\
  {\bf A review of the ODE solvers of Axiom, Derive, Macsyma, Maple, Mathematica,
    MuPAD and Reduce.} 
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  {\bf Coffee Break} 
\item[10:15-10:37.5] \ \\
  Helmer Aslaksen\\
  {\bf Multiple-valued Complex Functions and Computer Algebra.} 
\item[0:37.5-11:00] \ \\
  Michael Wester\\
  {\bf Computer Algebra Systems: Pitfalls, Pratfalls and also Elegance.} 
\item[11:00-11:22.5] \ \\
  Stanly Steinberg\\
  {\bf Computer Algebra and Problem Solving Environments.} 
\item[11:22.5-11:45] \ \\
  Paul Zimmermann\\
  {\bf Commercial vs Free Computer Algebra Systems.} 
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