I'm not sure about previous versions of the OS, but I have seen it used. They are math programs and run also under windows. But I don't know for all the others. I have personally never used a single one of these programs. I'm pretty sure they're math programs or something.
Maple is kewl.
I totally agree. So - I deleted them. I'm not going to play Mega man 86 until I buy my own calculator. Since you're in college, you'll probably have an easy time finding pirated software on your ResNet. The concept of copywright protects us all.