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                      Computer Algebra Systems
                     Strengths and Limitations

                     talk and demonstration by

                          Nancy Blachman
                    Variable Symbols, Inc. and
                        Stanford University

       BMUG Math SIG Meeting at 7 pm on Monday, March 16, 1992

Computer algebra systems can do numerical calculations, symbolic
manipulations (e.g., algebra and calculus), and graphics.  They
are also programmable.  In this meeting, Nancy will discuss and
demonstrate the capabilities and limitations of several of the 
more popular computer algebra systems including Mathematica and Maple.  

                   
Nancy Blachman is the author of ``Mathematica: A Practical Approach''
(Prentice Hall, 1992), considered by many to be the standard introductory
text on Mathematica.  She also wrote the ``Mathematica Quick Reference,
Version 2'' (Variable Symbols, Inc.) and helped in the development of
the Mathematica Help Stack.  She is the founder of Variable Symbols, Inc.,
a company that specializes in training and consulting in mathematical
software.  


This presentation will be at the BMUG office at 2055 Center Street
in Berkeley.  The office is near the north west corner of Center Street
and Shattuck Ave. which is half a block from the Berkeley BART station.

Driving directions:
	Take the University exit off 80.
	Head east on University toward the UC Berkeley campus.
	Turn right at Shattuck (McDonalds will be at the corner.)
	Go 2 blocks.
	Turn right on Center and look for parking.
	I recommend the parking garage on the left, as the one on
		the right closes at 8 pm.

For more information on the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG) 
Mathematics Special Interest Group (SIG), contact: 
	Nancy Blachman
	Variable Symbols, Inc
	2161 Shattuck Ave., Suite 202
	Berkeley, CA  94704-1313
	Email: nb@eris.berkeley.edu
	Fax: 510-843-8702
	510-843-8701