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### 7.1 Source code

Source code is available on the Octave development site, where you are sure to get the latest version.

- http://www.octave.org/download.html
- ftp://ftp.octave.org/pub/octave/

Since Octave is distrubted under the terms of the GPL, you can get Octave from a friend who has a copy, by anonymous FTP, or by ordering a tape or CD-ROM from the Free Software Foundation (FSF).