Bug#461115: ITP: carmetal -- dynamic geometry software

[Yves Combe <yves@ycombe.net>]

Package: wnpp
Severity: wishlist
Owner: Yves Combe <yves@ycombe.net>


* Package name    : carmetal
  Version         : 2.7.1
  Upstream Author : Eric Hakenholz <eric.hakenholz@laposte.net>
* URL             : http://db-maths.nuxit.net/CaRMetal/
* License         : GPL, LGPL
  Programming Lang: Java
  Description     : dynamic geometry software

 Based on the C.a.R. (Compass and Ruler) project, CaRMetal includes
all of its functionalities - or almost. It propose a different approach 
from the graphical interface point of view.
 Here's the C.a.R. presentation:
 - Ruler and compass constructions can be changed by dragging one of the 
basic construction points. The construction follows immediately. The 
student can check the correctness of the construction and gain new 
insight.
  - Tracks of points and animated constructions can help to understand 
geometric relations. Tracks can be used as new objects to explore.
  - With the macros of C.a.R. very complicated constructions become 
possible. Macros are also a way to organize the geometric thinking.
  - Hiding construction details and using colors make constructions 
clearer to read. In C.a.R. lines and circles can also be reduced to the 
relevant points.
  - Arithmetic computations, numerical solutions, curves and functions 
go beyond classical constructions. It is even possible to construct in 3D 
using advanced macros.
  - Other geometries, hyperbolic or elliptic, can be explored.

-- System Information:
Debian Release: lenny/sid
  APT prefers testing
  APT policy: (500, 'testing')
Architecture: powerpc (ppc)

Kernel: Linux 2.6.22-3-powerpc-smp (SMP w/2 CPU cores)
Locale: LANG=fr_FR.UTF-8, LC_CTYPE=fr_FR.UTF-8 (charmap=UTF-8)
Shell: /bin/sh linked to /bin/bash