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diff --git a/gsl-1.9/README b/gsl-1.9/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000..247cca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/gsl-1.9/README @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +GSL - GNU Scientific Library +============================ + +This is GSL, the GNU Scientific Library, a collection of numerical +routines for scientific computing. + +GSL is free software, you can redistribute it and/or modify it under +the terms of the GNU General Public License. + +The GNU General Public License does not permit this software to be +redistributed in proprietary programs. + +This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but +WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of +MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. + +Availability +============ + +The current stable version of GSL is always available from ftp.gnu.org +in the directory /pub/gnu/gsl. + +A list of mirror sites can be found at http://www.gnu.org/order/ftp.html + +Installation +============ + +GSL follows the standard GNU installation procedure. Please consult +the INSTALL file in this distribution for more detailed instructions. + +For information about specific platforms and compilers see the +"Compilation Notes" section in the INSTALL file. + +More information about GSL +========================== + +The project homepage is http://www.gnu.org/software/gsl/ + +See the NEWS file for recent changes to the library. + +The GSL Manual has been published and can be ordered from most +bookstores. The publication details are, + + GNU Scientific Library Reference Manual - Revised Second Edition, + M. Galassi et al, ISBN 0954161734 (620 pages, paperback). + +The money raised from sales of the manual helps support the +development of GSL. + +A Japanese translation of the reference manual is available from the +GSL website above (thanks to Daisuke TOMINAGA). + +Reporting Bugs +============== + +A list of known bugs can be found in the BUGS file. +Details of compilation problems can be found in the INSTALL file. + +If you find a bug which is not listed in these files please report it +to bug-gsl@gnu.org. + +All bug reports should include: + + The version number of GSL, and where you obtained it. + The hardware and operating system + The compiler used, including version number and compilation options + A description of the bug behaviour + A short program which reproducibly exercises the bug + +It is useful if you can check whether the same problem occurs when the +library is compiled without optimization. Thank you. + +Any errors or omissions in the manual can also be reported to the +same address. + +Contributing to GSL +=================== + +If you are interested in participating in GSL development, please see +the developers' webpage at http://sources.redhat.com/gsl/devel.html + + |