We used maxima extensively in high school. I remember that I forgot to bring my laptop when we had our first maxima lesson. My teachers understandably scolded me for not bringing my laptop to school, but to their surprise I found an online version of maxima. [1] While it was good enough for this period, in contrast to this implementation it was truly awful.
I just think it's kinda sad that a lot of people never heard of maxima, as it is a pretty decent tool once you learn how to use it.
I just think it's kinda sad that a lot of people never heard of maxima, as it is a pretty decent tool once you learn how to use it.
[1] http://www.dma.ufv.br/maxima/index.php