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	Rlab is _not_ a clone of languages such as those used by tools
	like MATLAB or matrix_X/Xmath. However, as Rlab focuses on
	creating a good experimental environment (or laboratory) in
	which to do matrix math, it can be called "MATLAB-like" since
	the programming language possesses similar operators and
	concepts.  Extensive use has been made of the LAPACK, FFTPACK
	and RANLIB sources available from netlib.

	The most significant difference between the other proprietary
	tools and RLaB is the GNU Copyleft.

	See the file INSTALL for installation instructions.

	See the file INSTALL.2 for a guided installation.

	See the file WHATS.NEW for release news.

	See the file PROBLEMS for solutions to some commonly
	encountered installation/operation problems.

	See the examples directory for simple examples on how to use
	the program, and the plotting capabilities.

	See the RlaB Primer for a guided tour of the program, and more
	examples.

	Ian Searle
   	ians@eskimo.com
