Chat GPT answer (with a few inexact facts removed):

Scilab and MATLAB are both powerful mathematical computing environments, but they have some key differences that may make one more suitable for a particular use case than the other. Here are a few potential advantages of Scilab over MATLAB:

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   Open-source: Scilab is open-source software, which means that it is
   free to download and use, and the source code is available for users
   to modify and distribute. MATLAB, on the other hand, is proprietary
   software, and requires a license to use.

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   Cross-platform compatibility: Scilab is available for Windows,
   macOS, and Linux, which makes it more accessible for users on
   different operating systems.

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   Interoperability: Scilab can call functions from other programming
   languages, such as C and Fortran, which can be useful for
   interfacing with existing code.

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   Cost: As mentioned before, Scilab is open source, which means you
   can use it without any license cost unlike Matlab which require
   purchasing a license to use it.

It is also worth noting that Scilab and MATLAB are both based on similar ideas and share a similar syntax, so users familiar with one system should be able to pick up the other relatively easily.

In general, Scilab might be a good option for users who are looking for a free or low-cost alternative to MATLAB, or for those who need to interface with existing code written in other languages. However, in terms of the functionality, Matlab is often considered as more mature and have a wider range of toolboxes for advanced functionality.

So the choice between Scilab and MATLAB would depend on the specific needs and constraints of the user.

Le 10/01/2023 à 15:43, chukwuemeka anyaoha a écrit :
what is the advantage of scilab over matlab

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Stéphane Mottelet
Ingénieur de recherche
EA 4297 Transformations Intégrées de la Matière Renouvelable
Département Génie des Procédés Industriels
Sorbonne Universités - Université de Technologie de Compiègne
CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne cedex
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http://www.utc.fr/~mottelet
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