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+# Exploring Matlab Alternatives
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+Make use of the `flake.nix` and `$ nix develop .` in the command-line to install Sage and Octave.
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+- Helpful Links
+  - Sage
+    - Homepage:<https://www.sagemath.org>
+    - Nix packages: <https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=sage>
+  - GNU Octave
+    - Homepage: <https://octave.org/>
+    - Nix packages: <https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=octave>