Also you could have a look at SciPy http://www.scipy.org/

Jimmy


2009/2/7 Chris Stevens <[log in to unmask]>:
> Miles O'Neal wrote:
>>
>> Howdy!
>>
>> I've started looking for a data visualization tool.
>> Prefereably one that lets me select data from a mySQL
>> or pSQL database and graphically determine how to
>> display it (it has to be usable by techies, managers,
>> and admins if possible).  Does such a thing exist?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Miles
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>
> I think most, if not all, versions of Scientific Linux come with an "R"
> install package.  See
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(programming_language)
> for more info.  There seem to be many available optional packages for adding
> extra functionality, such as
> http://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/RMySQL/index.html
> for adding MySQL functions.  I haven't used it myself, but have it on my
> list of things to do someday.  My impression is that you will need
> programming skills to make something that is "point and click" for
> techies/managers/admins.  However, there are several GUI front ends that are
> discussed in the Wiki article.
>
> Another one of my to do someday, is
> http://root.cern.ch/
> if working in C++ is to your liking.  I don't know if it's capable of being
> used with an external database though.
>
> Meanwhile, I pay for (or my boss pays for) the Linux version of MATLAB for
> data tasks.
>
> Chris
>