It’s even more stupid when it’s the same class that required the purchase of a TI-85 to complete the course.
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Steve@startrek.website 7 months agoThats a stupid statement in any year after the “pocket calculator” was available in the 70s
dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Ferris@infosec.pub 7 months ago
how big are your pockets cmon
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Not really. The first ones were quite expensive, and it was uncommon to have one on your person at all times like we now do with smartphones.
Rodeo@lemmy.ca 7 months ago
Yes really, if your job requires lots of calculations you’d be stupid not to have one, even back when they were expensive.
Every machinist I know, even the crusty old ones, carry a calculator in their pocket. It’s indispensable. Why wouldn’t you carry one if you need it all the time?