This software is a set of routines that can be used for numerical computing.
The GNU Scientific Library (GSL) is an exceptional numerical library for programmers using C and C++. This incredible software is free to use as it is licensed under the GNU General Public License. With the GNU Scientific Library, you'll gain access to a vast spectrum of mathematical routines to help you get your job done. Some of those routines include random number generators, special functions, and least-squares fitting. In total, you gain access to over 1000 fantastic functions, all with an extensive test suite.
Installing the GNU Scientific Library couldn't be easier thanks to its following the standard GNU installation procedure. To compile GSL, you'll just need an ANSI C-compiler. Once you've unpacked the software distribution, you'll need to prepare the Makefiles using the "configure" command. You can then go ahead and build the library by typing "make." By default, both static and shared versions of the libraries will be compiled, though the compilation of shared libraries can be turned off.
If you encounter any issues while building the library, you can try using the "--disable-shared" option as some platforms don't support shared libraries. For more information on problems with specific platforms and compilers, take a look at the "Further Information" section.
Thankfully, there's an extensive test suite available with the library. Once you've compiled the library using "make", you can invoke it with "make check" at the top level. Please note that the test output should be directed to a file rather than a terminal to help you examine any errors in detail.
If you run the tests and come across any failures, take a look at the notes on platform-specific problems below. If you happen to find failures not mentioned, please report them to [email protected]. When you're ready to install the GNU Scientific Library, you can quickly install it using the "make install" command. The default installation directory prefix is /usr/local, but you can install the library anywhere you choose by following the instructions in the "Further Information" section.
Installing the GNU Scientific Library couldn't be easier thanks to its following the standard GNU installation procedure. To compile GSL, you'll just need an ANSI C-compiler. Once you've unpacked the software distribution, you'll need to prepare the Makefiles using the "configure" command. You can then go ahead and build the library by typing "make." By default, both static and shared versions of the libraries will be compiled, though the compilation of shared libraries can be turned off.
If you encounter any issues while building the library, you can try using the "--disable-shared" option as some platforms don't support shared libraries. For more information on problems with specific platforms and compilers, take a look at the "Further Information" section.
Thankfully, there's an extensive test suite available with the library. Once you've compiled the library using "make", you can invoke it with "make check" at the top level. Please note that the test output should be directed to a file rather than a terminal to help you examine any errors in detail.
If you run the tests and come across any failures, take a look at the notes on platform-specific problems below. If you happen to find failures not mentioned, please report them to [email protected]. When you're ready to install the GNU Scientific Library, you can quickly install it using the "make install" command. The default installation directory prefix is /usr/local, but you can install the library anywhere you choose by following the instructions in the "Further Information" section.
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