Bug#361418: [SPAM?]: Bug#361418: Debian menu and the Apps/Science section
> > I think it's wonderful that scientists get so much value out of
> > mathematical software, but they are not the only ones -- why does this
> > mean that every piece of mathematical software needs to be filed in the
> > science drawer?
>
> Because it is not always possible to draw a clear line between
> mathematical and (other) scientific software. Often you would have to
> check both sections to locate an application. Having both of them closer
> together could reduce confusion.
For the scientist, yes. For the economist it's more confusing, and for
the mathematician (well, this mathematician at least) it's just annoying.
Probably the best analogy I can think of is for a physicist to find all
of her applications filed under "engineering" (because, hey, physics
underlies a lot of engineering, and for some software the distinction is
not so clear).
Anyway. I've said my piece on this.
Ben.
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