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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. Re:Stupid STORY! by Zapped.Info · · Score: 0, Troll

    What a complete waste of time and energy this story is...I'm not here for a history lesson or math 101...Geeze!

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