I too used an HP48GX in high school and college, but I don't think HP sells them any more. A quick check on amazon and google shows used ones $250 and up (one listed for $500 on Amazon). The much maligned (IIRC) 49G+ is listed for about $110, again, used.
You're absolutely right that no one can borrow it. The easiest way to teach people was basically tell them to press the single quote ('), type in the equation, and press "eval"./me goes on the DMV website to see if RPN4EVA is taken;)
This tidbit of information serves no purpose other than to link the key person in the story to someone that the majority of the readership already despises.
So... this is like an MMORPG without the gaming part...? MMORP? Time to shake my fist in the air and tell the damn kids (fyi I'm 25) to get off my proverbial lawn, because I just don't see the appeal of this.
Ok, I was being a smart-ass with the initial response, but I'm confused --
If you ask something like "Sqrt(1048576)" most (all I hope) calculators will give you 1024, no approximation errors will/should be introduced anywhere.
If you ask something like "Sqrt(2)" you would most likely have to settle for approximations, by hand or computer. (I think this was mentioned by 3-4 posters already, but just mentioning it anyway)
I suppose there are cases with a definite answer, where computers will generate approximation errors, but my guess is that these would take too long for most (yes that includes non-Americans) people, and they'll just go to another site that offers your exact same service.
Basically what I'm saying is, give me an example of such a problem.
How about a mathematical Captcha that cannot be solved with a calculator. Well educated foreigners will not even work for $.60. Then again, how many Americans could solve these.
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Yes, but white ants have sound fundamentals, and they are deceptively fast. It has been reported that with advancements in genetic engineering, Chinese ants will soon be just as good.
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Not that I disagree with your idea, though. I live about 1 mile away from my work place, and once it gets warm enough I'll start walking to work.
I too used an HP48GX in high school and college, but I don't think HP sells them any more. A quick check on amazon and google shows used ones $250 and up (one listed for $500 on Amazon). The much maligned (IIRC) 49G+ is listed for about $110, again, used. You're absolutely right that no one can borrow it. The easiest way to teach people was basically tell them to press the single quote ('), type in the equation, and press "eval". /me goes on the DMV website to see if RPN4EVA is taken ;)
A lot of deaths related to ecstasy (MDMA) is caused by the user feeling thirsty and drinking too much water.
1% contains pornography. The other 99% is actual hardcore pr0n. Then another 1% is torrent sites (1% margin of error).
You mean they were all just participating in this, albeit nearly 3 months late?
So... this is like an MMORPG without the gaming part...? MMORP? Time to shake my fist in the air and tell the damn kids (fyi I'm 25) to get off my proverbial lawn, because I just don't see the appeal of this.
As is pie-throwing
Did I miss anything?
- If you ask something like "Sqrt(1048576)" most (all I hope) calculators will give you 1024, no approximation errors will/should be introduced anywhere.
- If you ask something like "Sqrt(2)" you would most likely have to settle for approximations, by hand or computer. (I think this was mentioned by 3-4 posters already, but just mentioning it anyway)
- I suppose there are cases with a definite answer, where computers will generate approximation errors, but my guess is that these would take too long for most (yes that includes non-Americans) people, and they'll just go to another site that offers your exact same service.
Basically what I'm saying is, give me an example of such a problem.Thank you for signing up with Blogger! Before you continue, please prove P=NP.
Dad: David, I'm taking your computer and your XBox.
Son: Ok, but I'm taking the keys to the Porsche I bought you.
Yes, but white ants have sound fundamentals, and they are deceptively fast. It has been reported that with advancements in genetic engineering, Chinese ants will soon be just as good.