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Know How To Use a Slide Rule?

Posted by kdawson on from the try-your-hand dept.

high_rolla writes "How many of you have actually used a slide rule? The slide rule was a simple yet powerful and important tool for engineers and scientists before the days of calculators (let alone PCs). In fact, several people I know still prefer to use them. In the interest of preserving this icon we have created a virtual slide rule for you to play with." Wikipedia lists seven other online simulations.

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  1. Poll by Artaxs · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The poll on that page has a great "Cowboy Neal" option.

    I believe that the Government is doing all it can to ensure that toys are 100% safe

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Dont know
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    They should all come with a free set of steak knives

    --
    Militant Agnostic: "I don't know, and damn it, neither do you!"