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The following are of general interest (you should read them if this is your first time here).

• General Information - A list of dictionaries, suggested methods of citation, and contribution instructions.
• Acknowledgments - We are thankful to those who have helped.
• Morality code - Please cite this glossary appropriately.
• The Nature of Mathematical Programming - See this for basic terms and a standard form of a mathematical program that is used throughout this glossary.
• Notation - Read this to clarify notation.
• Supplements - A list of supplements that are cited by entries.
• Myths and Counterexamples in Mathematical Programming, by Harvey Greenberg, ver. 1, Oct. 2008 - Some common and uncommon misconceptions.
• Tours - Collections of Glossary entries for a particular subject.
• Biographies - Some notes on famous mathematicians.

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