calling all MatLab gurus...

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Ether

Attached is an XLS spreadsheet with a 256-by-64 A matrix and a 256-by-1 b column vector.

Using your favorite tool or language, find the 64-by-1 column vector x which minimizes sum(abs(A*x-b)). Show your work.

Any takers?

If there's anyone out there in CD land working on the above, please use the attached alternate b vector. It's more effective at revealing possible flaws in the solution.

[The Doctor]

Why?

[Ether]

Why what?