Scilab is a scientific software package for numerical computations including: * Elaborate data structures (polynomial, rational and string matrices, lists, multivariable linear systems,...). * Sophisticated interpreter and programming language with Matlab-like syntax. * Hundreds of built-in math functions (new primitives can easily be added). * Stunning graphics (2d, 3d, animation). * Open structure (easy interfacing with Fortran and C via online dynamic link). * Many built-in libraries: + Linear Algebra (including sparse matrices, Kronecker form, ordered Schur,...). + Control (Classical, LQG, H-infinity,...). + Package for LMI (Linear Matrix Inequalities) optimization. + Signal processing. + Simulation (various ode's, dassl,...). + Optimization (differentiable and non-differentiable, LQ solver). + Scicos, an interactive environment for modeling and simulation of hybrid systems. + Metanet (network analysis and optimization). * Symbolic capabilities through Maple interface. * Parallel Scilab. For more information about Scilab, send an e-mail to Doctor Scilab: Scilab@inria.fr