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Linear Problems (LP)

f' * x -> min
subjected to
lb <= x <= ub
A*x <= b
Aeq*x = beq

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LP solvers

solver	license	info
lpSolve	LGPL	use URL or software channel for download and install lpsolve+Python binding. Ensure liblpsolve55.so (maybe other version or extension for non-Linux OS) is included to OS library path. Run [sudo] lp_solve_5.5/extra/Python/build.bat (i.e. with root (admin) privileges)
cvxopt_lp	GPL3	requires CVXOPT
glpk (name cvxopt_glpk is obsolete)	GPL	Requires installation glpk + CVXOPT. Ensure CVXOPT setup.py file has line BUILD_GLPK=1, I don't know is it handling properly while CVXOPT +/- glpk installation from software install/update channels like aptitude, apt-get etc