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author	Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com>
date	Wed, 31 Aug 2016 01:08:06 +0200
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	3 title: Support
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	8 If you need help using Octave, you have many options,
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	9 from reading the Octave manual, asking for help on the mailing lists,
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	10 chatting online with other Octave users, or paying for commercial support.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	12 <div class="panel callout">
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	14 The Octave community is a loosely organized association of volunteers.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	15 Your interactions with the community will be better
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	16 if you have the right expectations about the support options available to you.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	17 Please read the [Support Expectations]({{ "/support-expectations/" \| prepend: site.baseurl }}) page.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	19 </div>
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	21 #### Commercial Support
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	23 Community support can be great, and with the Octave community it often is,
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	24 but sometimes you need to know that your question will be answered.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	25 We maintain a [list of people and organizations]({{ "/commercial-support/" \| prepend: site.baseurl}})
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	26 who offer commercial support contracts for Octave.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	27 This list is available as a service to the community and the support providers.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	28 The Octave project does not provide endorsements or recommendations.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	30 #### User Community
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	32 There is an active user community centered around Octave.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	33 Please understand that the people answering your question
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	34 on the mailing list or IRC channel, or helping to fix the bug you reported
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	35 are doing so as volunteers.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	37 ### Documentation
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	38
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	39 #### Reference Manual
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	40
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	41 Octave is fully documented by a comprehensive 800 page [manual]({{site.docs_url}}).
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	42
43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	43 The on-line [HTML](http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/doc/interpreter/index.html) and [PDF](http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/octave.pdf) versions of the manual
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	44 are generated directly from the Texinfo source files
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	45 that are distributed along with every copy of the Octave source code.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	46 The complete text of the manual is also available at the Octave prompt
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	47 using the `doc` command.
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	49 A printed version of the Octave manual may be ordered from
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	50 [Network Theory, Ltd](http://www.network-theory.co.uk/octave/manual).
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	51 Any money raised from the sale of this book will support
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	52 the development of free software.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	53 For each copy sold $1 will be donated to the GNU Octave Development Fund.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	55 #### Frequently Asked Questions
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	57 If you are new to Octave, you may have some questions
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	58 that have been asked (and answered) a few times before.
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	59 See the [FAQ](http://www.octave.org/wiki/FAQ) on the wiki.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	61 #### Wiki
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	62
43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	63 The Octave Wiki is a great place to look for information about things
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	64 that are not covered in the manual, or other transient topics
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	65 (Google Summer of Code, Octave Conferences, etc.).
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	67 ### Contacting Other Users for Help
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	68
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	69 #### Mailing List
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	71 If your question isn't answered in the FAQ, the manual, or the Wiki, the [help@octave.org](https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/help-octave)
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	72 mailing list is a good resource.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	74 <div class="row">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	75 <div class="columns medium-8">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	76 <form action="http://octave.1599824.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp"><input name="macro" value="search_page" type="hidden">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	77 <input name="node" value="1599825" type="hidden">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	78 <div class="row collapse">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	79 <div class="columns small-7">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	80 <input id="query" name="query" size="25">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	81 </div>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	82 <div class="columns small-3">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	83 <select name="days">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	84 <option value="0" selected="">all dates</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	85 <option value="1">past 24 hours</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	86 <option value="7">past week</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	87 <option value="30">past month</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	88 <option value="90">past 3 months</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	89 <option value="180">past 6 months</option>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	90 <option value="365">past year</option>
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	92 </div>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	93 <div class="columns small-2">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	94 <input class="button postfix" value="Search" type="submit">
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	95 </div>
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	96 </div>
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	98 </form>
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	101
e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	102 [Advanced Search](http://octave.1599824.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=adv_search_page&node=1599825)
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	104 #### Chat
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	106 Too impatient for email?
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	107 You can find Octave developers and users on the
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	108 [#octave channel at irc.freenode.net](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=octave&uio=MT1mYWxzZSYyPXRydWUmMTI9dHJ1ZQda).
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	109 The atmosphere is relaxed and chat isn't restricted
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	110 to matters strictly pertaining to Octave.
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e210b708b330 fill in site content Alex Krolick <whokilledtheelectricmonk@gmail.com> parents: diff changeset	112 ### Reporting Bugs
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43 a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	114 If you think you've found a bug, you are encouraged to
a1cb50997055 Reviewed and reformatted some files. Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com> parents: 12 diff changeset	115 [report it]({{ "/bugs/" \| prepend: site.baseurl }}).

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