Need some apps.

I am in the process of trying to ditch window$ for Linux. There are some apps I need for school, however, and I was wondering if you all could help me figure out what they are. I need PSpice, Matlab (I assume Octave is as close as it gets), LogicWorks, and Maple V. The PSpice has to be graphic.

RE: Beginning C

I would recommend C++ How to Program by Deitel and Deitel. That was my C++ text book and I believe they reference K&R alot. However, I like one of the former recommendations of learn programming and especially pseudocode first. I learned C++ syntax easily, but couldn't program worth a dang until

RE: Why?!

Hi, everyone. My first post: I completely agree, Jay. I got Win95 not a month after it came out. I supported it from the beginning. Did M$ support me? No. I hate the "Hey we made the OS you bought better. Want a free copy? NOT! Want to buy a copy? NOT!" policy. I've never bought a new c