Re: Coursera: about Octave

[c.]

On 13 Dec 2012, at 19:31, Michael D. Godfrey wrote:

> That is a bit tough.  The students come from all over.  And, if they are 
> taking
> machine learning, for example, that is what they should focus on.  Maybe 
> there is,
> or will be, a course on "computer skills."  Also, other Coursera courses that 
> have
> even less to do with fancy computer skills may want to use Octave...
> 
> So, I agree, a .dmg is a good idea.
> 
> Michael

My point was actually about how easy it actually is to install and use MacPorts 
for users with even just the bare minimum computer literacy.
I did not want in any way to discourage anyone who wants to take the effort to 
prepare an OSX installer and keep it up to date, indeed I am actually vailable 
to help
( as soon as I get my macbook repaired that is :( ).
c.