# octave > A programming language for scientific computing. > More information: . - Start an interactive session: `octave` - Execute a specific script file: `octave {{path/to/script.m}}` - Execute a script file with specific arguments: `octave {{path/to/script.m}} {{argument1 argument2 ...}}` - Start an interactive session with a GUI: `octave --gui` - Display help: `octave --help` - Display version: `octave --version`