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support.md: Refer to the wiki for printed manuals (including newer versions). Other minor improvments.
author Kai T. Ohlhus <k.ohlhus@gmail.com>
date Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:15:12 +0200
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21 # Documentation 21 # Documentation
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23 There is an [Online Manual][3] and a [PDF Version][4] of the comprehensive 23 There is an [Online Manual][3] and a [PDF Version][4] of the comprehensive
24 ~800 page manual. This full documentation of Octave is generated directly 24 ~1000 page manual. This full documentation of Octave is generated directly
25 from the Texinfo source files that are distributed along with every copy of 25 from the Texinfo source files that are distributed along with every copy of
26 the Octave source code. The complete text of the manual is also available 26 the Octave source code. The complete text of the manual is also available
27 at the Octave prompt using the `doc` command. 27 at the Octave prompt using the `doc` command.
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29 A printed version of the Octave manual may be ordered from 29 You can [order printed versions of the Octave manual][5] to support the
30 [Network Theory, Ltd.][5]. Any money raised from the sale of this book 30 development of GNU Octave.
31 will support the development of free software. For each copy sold $1
32 will be donated to the GNU Octave Development Fund.
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36 [5]: http://www.network-theory.co.uk/octave/manual 34 [5]: {{ site.wiki_url }}/Publications_using_Octave#Printed_manuals
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39 # Octave Wiki and FAQ 37 # Octave Wiki and FAQ
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41 The [Octave Wiki][6] is a great place to look for information about 39 The [Octave Wiki][6] is a great place to look for information about
42 things that are not covered in the manual, or other transient topics 40 things that are not covered in the manual, or other transient topics
43 (Google Summer of Code, Octave Conferences, etc.). 41 (Google Summer of Code, Octave Conferences, etc.).
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45 Additionally, the wiki contains a list of 43 Additionally, the wiki contains a list of
46 [frequently asked questions (FAQ)][7] 44 [frequently asked questions (FAQ)][7].
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