HP 35s Checksum explained

[Tugdual]

(02-11-2015 08:34 PM)Tim Wessman Wrote:  

(02-11-2015 06:55 PM)Tugdual Wrote:  Tim, please don't forget that >>>many<<< people but students use calculators. I

There is the crux of the issue. Please define >many< with evidence to back up your statements such that that the equation (roughly generalized):

desired_profitability < (price*many - NRE - (time*lost_opprotunity_cost) - COGS - marketing - certifications - ...)*fudge_factor_based_on_strategic_direction


Unfortunate, but that is how business works now. The same realities happen when small groups of people try to create the next cool product, the custom calculator of their dream, or any other thing. Finance don't play favorites.

Businesses tend to be averse to risk -large businesses even more-so- and barring a forceful personality head to override risk business will generally choose the safest path.

I know Tim and I'm not a marketing person neither am I in this business. But there is one thing that can be attempted: kickstart a project! You'll know if the project is viable before you even commit a dollar. Zero risk.