Comment on A good deal of IT work, too
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 months agoNot 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.
Comment on A good deal of IT work, too
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 months agoNot 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?