Which groundbreaking mathematics software product was first launched with the unusual marketing strategy of giving away free copies to university mathematics departments?

Mathematics software has revolutionized how calculations, modeling, and proofs are done in academic and professional settings. The launch strategies of these specialized products often reflect the unique challenges of marketing to educational institutions, research facilities, and STEM professionals. Test your knowledge about a pivotal moment in mathematics software history that changed how we approach complex calculations and visualizations.

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Mathematica, which Wolfram Research distributed to 100 top universities in 1988 to build academic credibility before commercial release
MATLAB, which MathWorks marketed exclusively through student-run campus demonstrations in 1984
Maple, which Waterloo Maple Inc. launched by hosting nationwide mathematics competitions with the software as prizes in 1982
SPSS, which initially distributed through direct mail campaigns targeting statistics professors in 1975