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Free42 with big stack, test version
02-04-2021, 03:34 PM (This post was last modified: 02-05-2021 08:41 AM by Peet.)
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RE: Free42 with big stack, test version
(02-04-2021 01:51 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  If you don't like "zero" being distinct from "no data" or having to use CLST (three keystrokes) to clear the stack, then don't use it

I wasn't talk about a special calculator, on the HP41 e.g. it was XEQ alpha C L S T alpha ... 0 ENTER ENTER ENTER was much easier and tempting, also if you use an unknown HP.

(02-04-2021 01:51 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  The four-level stack is still there and works as always.

Thanks for that decision, so free42 will be a classic RPN calculator(-app) and not only am mixed hybrid around genarations.

(02-04-2021 01:51 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  In the case of the HP calculators, the dynamic stack wasn't merely an option, it was a central part of the new design. The new design was carefully thought out and very capable, but not compatible with certain habits.

Not a complete contradiction to what I wrote before ...

(02-03-2021 10:25 PM)Peet Wrote:  I think with RPL, a large stack is absolutely necessary, but with RPN you only lose the advantage of the good overview without real gaining another.

... but I disagree to your argument for RPN, the RPN-Mode on the Prime is not a real progress e.g. compared to the 42S.

(02-04-2021 01:51 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  You can call that unfortunate; I find it odd to call it reckless or mean.

I was referring among other things to the backspace key of the 48. In contrast to all other HPs you can't remove an error message with this key. Particularly annoying with "to few arguments" the backspace key triggers this messege on the 48 if the stack was empty instead to remove the message. So with my moderate english skills I call this reckless and mean! Big Grin

(02-04-2021 01:51 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  Just like HP, I'm adding capabilities to make the app more useful.

But unlike HPs your improvements so far are very popular. Don't follow HP too much.

My calculators - former: CBM PR100, HP41CV, HP11C, HP28S - current: HP48G, HP35S, Prime, DM41X, DM42, HP12C
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