README file for the SINGULAR distribution

SINGULAR is a Computer Algebra system for polynomial computations with special emphasize on the needs of commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, singularity theory and polynomial system solving. For a more detailed overview of SINGULAR, see
 
http://www.singular.uni-kl.de/Overview/

SINGULAR version 2 is generally much faster than any previous version of SINGULAR, due to a rewriting of major parts of the SINGULAR kernel (e.g., the kernel has a new memory manager and a new polynomial arithmetic), and due to new and better implemented algorithms (e.g., for computing resolutions and determinants).

Besides these internal changes, SINGULAR version 2 offers many new features and functionalities (which were already partly included in the 1-3 series). E.g., a native Windows distribution, an Emacs user interface, a new help system, 16 new libraries, etc.

See the files

NEWS
for news and changes of this version
COPYING
for license information for SINGULAR
INSTALL
for installation instructions, troubleshooting tips, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

More and up-to-date information about SINGULAR is always available from
 
http://www.singular.uni-kl.de.
We very much welcome any comments, questions, and bug reports, especially comments about our new version. Please contact us at
 
singular@mathematik.uni-kl.de.

GOOD LUCK and ENJOY! Your SINGULAR team.


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