> The complete Sage source is contained in any binary distribution of Sage.

I would argue that this statement is wrong unless you defind what 
'complete sage source' actually means.

(1) It means all the python and cython code including the makefiles and 
possibly a few scripts.

(2) It means (1) plus all the source code of the packages that get 
included by default in sage, i.e. maxima, singular, gpm, mpir, atlas, etc.

I'm somewhat sure that 'complete sage source' only means that under (1), 
i.e. basically that what is in the HG repository that comes with every 
Sage distribution. But where is that written?

Speaking in pictures. Sage is "sold" as the car (which refers to (2)) 
and not only the bolts and clue and a few gadgets (which refers to (1)) 
that are needed to make the car from the parts (i.e. 
parts=mpir+atlas+maxima+...).

Thinking of this, a person must get confused with the term 'complete 
sage source'. No?

Thanks for considering this issue in the future.

Ralf

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