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 >> -- >> Miles O'Neal >> [log in to unmask] >> 30° 18' 39N, 97° 55' 1W >> >> > > 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 >