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Mathematica 8 (2010)

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CORE LANGUAGE

The uniquely powerful symbolic language that is the foundation for Mathematica

MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS

The world's largest integrated web of mathematical capabilities and algorithms

VISUALIZATION AND GRAPHICS

Symbolic graphics and unparalleled function and data visualization

DATA MANIPULATION

Powerful primitives for handling large volumes of data of all types and formats

COMPUTABLE DATA

Immediate integrated access to carefully curated current data in diverse areas

DYNAMIC INTERACTIVITY

Capabilities that define a new kind of dynamic interactive computing

NOTEBOOKS AND DOCUMENTS

Program-constructible symbolic documents with uniquely flexible formatting

SYSTEMS INTERFACES & DEPLOYMENT

Unique customizability and connectivity powered by symbolic programming

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