jardino
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Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:14 pm

I've been happily exploring Mathematica on my Pi, but today came across an "INTERNAL SELF-TEST ERROR" crash which is reproducible every time I try it (on the same Pi).

Here is the synopsis of the message I sent to Wolfram Technical Support:

-- When exploring "PolyhedronData", I get the message immediately after typing the opening square bracket - independently of how long I delay that action ( so it's nor a time-dependent or system overload type of problem). --

I'm running Mathematica under the most recent version of Rasbian (via Noobs) on a Model B with 512 Mbytes of memory.

While waiting for Wolfram to respond, could a user or two try to replicate the error? Then I'd know if it is a true software bug, or just my RPi setup.

Thanks,
Alan.
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Re: Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Sat Jul 12, 2014 2:50 pm

Can you please post exactly what I can ctrl-v into mathematica to replicate your error?

Also, is this in Mathematica notebook, or does it happen in Wolfram command line also?

Thanks.
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Re: Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:11 am

Yes, it is in Mathematica Notebook.

To try to replicate the problem, all you have to do is type "PolyhedronData [" .

The opening bracket should show the symptom.

Alan.
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Re: Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:50 am

Okay, well I didn't get it throwing "PolyhedronData[" or ("PolyhedronData [") into a blank notebook, nor in the Wolfram command line.

Maybe it's your variables? Try playing around with ClearAll and trying it in a new notebook?
Maybe it's hardware? Is your RAM full? Do you have enough milliamps running to your Pi (1500)?
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Re: Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:51 pm

drxenocide wrote:Okay, well I didn't get it throwing "PolyhedronData[" or ("PolyhedronData [") into a blank notebook, nor in the Wolfram command line.

Maybe it's your variables? Try playing around with ClearAll and trying it in a new notebook?
Maybe it's hardware? Is your RAM full? Do you have enough milliamps running to your Pi (1500)?
Thanks for trying.

I have the same problem still on my brand-new Model B+ with a largely empty 8 Gb card and a stable 2000 mA power supply.
Curiously, more complex notebook entries work fine.

I'm awaiting a reply from Wolfram.

Alan.
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Re: Possible bug in RPi Mathematica?

Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:31 am

Seems to be fixed in latest (July 2014) release.

Alan.
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