LinMath, written in Java, is the piece of software you have probably already used online. This software is fully functional online, and requires no additional downloads. However, as some users (such as those who pay for their internet connection on an hourly rate) may prefer to work offline, there are two download options available.

LinMath Offline

The same LinMath software used online is available in a form that is fully operational with no connection to the Internet. However, in order for LinMath to work offline the Java 2 Platform must be downloaded and installed. Because of this additional step, this option is not recommended for novice computer users.

1. Download the Java 2 Platform from Sun Microsystems- Click here, (http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/) choose your operating system, and download the appropriate file. NOTE: this download is rather large (~5MB).

2. Run the file you downloaded and install the Java 2 Platform. To do so, go to the directory where you downloaded the file (using Windows Explorer, or a similar program) and double click the file you downloaded. Then follow the instructions as they appear onscreen

3. Download LinMath Offline. This file is rather small, click here (http://www.nku.edu/~mat111/LinMath.jar) to download it.

4. After installation, double click on LinMath.jar to run.

 Visual Basic Software

For those users who would like a simpler option, an older piece of software written in Visual Basic is available. It should be noted that this is not the same software as LinMath, and does not have the same number of features.

1.  Download the visual basic software by clicking here (http://www.nku.edu/~mat111/VBLinMat.exe).

2.  Double click on .exe to install the software, after going to the appropriate directory with Windows Explorer or a similar program.

3.  To run this software, double click LinMathW.exe