R help - Feb 2003 - How do I find the first derivative from the cubic natural spline

Hi, Everyboday,
   Does anybody know how to get the first derivative form the cubic natural 
spline matrix?


Thanks !!!


Jassy

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Nuoo-Ting (Jassy) Molitor, MS, Junior Statistician
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