If GnuPlot could produce professional looking graph, I will give it another
try...
The strengths of origin is GUI interface for data analysis. In initial stage
of a research project, I have to try plotting my data in many different
ways, and quickly. Plotting with scripts (matlab/gnuplot) is less efficient
in this case.
But the graphics and text capabilities of origin are yet to be enhanced.
That's why I chose metapost or asymptote to do graphics in manuscripts and
thesis.
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