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It didn't take long to get used to RPN, and then I hated other calculators. What's with these stupid parentheses buttons?!
And the first time I saw a parser and stack for interpreting arithmetic expressions in Comp Sci class, it was like deja vu.
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Does anyone remember the Forth programming language? (The top leader even presribed it, and the operations: Go Forth, and multipy.) It was stack based: You pushed two numbers on the stack, executed a multiply, and the two top stack entries were replaced by their product.
I was working for a company that developed (a few) commercial applications in Forth. The guys in that team were incapable of using TI calculators, they were dependent on HP models.
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I had to learn both systems since I helped my friends with math, and they all used TIs. 
GOTOs are a bit like wire coat hangers: they tend to breed in the darkness, such that where there once were few, eventually there are many, and the program's architecture collapses beneath them. (Fran Poretto)
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I still have my bright yellow Picket slide rule, crappy plastic, of course. I also have my dad's fancy wooden rule from 1950.
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What? Microsoft? I think I was in third grade when they started up.
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FWIW, the calc.exe version included in Windows 10 Insider builds has included a graphing calculator for a while now.
I have no idea how it compares. Just thought I'd point it out.
[Edit]
Apple Store or Google Play only. Not in the MS store, which means no Windows version.
We officially live in a different world.
[Edit]
Ok, I had only paid attention to the image with the graph, and I totally missed the rest of it. A solver seems a lot more interesting...
modified 1-Apr-20 15:35pm.
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I have a love for my TI-Nspire, but I like the guidance these types of calculators give. I recall a similar product by Wolfram being quite handy.
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Jörgen Andersson wrote: With this had existed in school
On the contrary, I'm happy this did not exist in school. Would have made us more dumb, don't you feel so?
Yes, it would have reduced our effort in solving problems, but would not have developed our thinking faculties, and also problem solving abilities, isn't it?
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You're quite right.
Let me rephrase: I would have wished this had existed when I were in school.
Because like everyone else (well, mostly) I'm a lazy bastard. But yes, it would have made made me more stupid, like the kids today. 
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Jörgen Andersson wrote: Well, in those times mobile phones had antennas.
In those times they were called 'Walkie Talkie'[^].
I liked that name - in fact I find it would fit mobiles today even better 
GOTOs are a bit like wire coat hangers: they tend to breed in the darkness, such that where there once were few, eventually there are many, and the program's architecture collapses beneath them. (Fran Poretto)
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If you are helping your children with math you have not seen in 20+ years, I found Alpha Wolfram (free edition) incredibly helpful.
On some problems, the free version would not show all of the intermediate steps, but you could at least find the correct answer.
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Nah, solving the equation yourself is actually the fun of math.
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This Is What You Have Been Praying For ![^]
You may not have realized this is the answer to your prayers but such wisdom cannot be denied!
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Quote: Pay attention to both sides of the leaves and make sure there's no insects or dirt on them.
... Especially if you're in Australia.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I don't see Rhus radicans on the list.
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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Ridiculous. Where's your head at, today?
The only proper household use for that is to wipe the toilet seat clean and (perhaps!) the bathroom doorknob.
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... because it will make them paranoid and they'll be too freaked out to leave the house? 
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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I recommend not stressing out your lungs. But pass the brownies, please.
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Yeah, I am sure smokers and ex-smokers are at a higher risk here. (weed or tobacco)
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PIEBALDconsult wrote: I recommend not stressing out your lungs. But pass the brownies, please.
Are you sure?
Surely a layer of tar over the bronchioles would provide some added protection?
pestilence [ pes-tl-uh ns ] noun
1. a deadly or virulent epidemic disease. especially bubonic plague.
2. something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil.
Synonyms: pest, plague, people
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That's a dangerous idea. The excessive eating will result in more exposure due to food procurement.
At best - oh wow! - I mean, we break even
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And the more you eat, the more you miss having toilet rolls.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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