JACAL is a software program that allows for interactive and symbolic mathematical calculation.
To use JACAL, you will need to install a Scheme implementation software. The installation procedures are straightforward, and you can follow the instructions given. If your device already has a Scheme (or Guile) implementation software installed, then the installation procedure will not require the `scm' steps. The SLIB Portable Scheme library is also necessary for JACAL to run smoothly. This library is easily accessible from the website `'.
For users on a system that runs on i386 GNU/Linux with Redhat Package Manager (rpm), download and install the relevant files using `wget' and `rpm -U' commands. Once installed, the command `jacal' will automatically establish an interactive session to begin operating JACAL.
For Unix and GNU/Linux systems, use the `wget' command to download relevant installation files and subsequently install JACAL, SCM, and SLIB using the command prompt. Type `jacal --help' for instructions on how to initiate an interactive session.
JACAL is also available for Apple devices, and users can install SCM and SLIB using `' downloads and utilities. Microsoft Windows users can download and run the software using `', `', and `'.
Compiling JACAL becomes necessary for Scheme implementations that have compilers. It is worth compiling the SLIB files, as well as the files `types.scm' and `poly.scm' that come with JACAL.
The latest release of JACAL comes with exciting new features, including support for Larceny (Scheme), improved error reporting, new logo designs, and a jacal-discuss email group, among others. Additionally, bugs found in `sexp.scm' and `builtin.scm' have been fixed.
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