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ChrisMarshallNY 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: HP re-releases classic computer science calculator...

I was never able to get into RPN, but I always heard great things about these.

deltarholamda 3 months ago [–]

Back in the day it was useful to know RPN. Because somebody will ask to borrow your calculator, and if you hand them an HP they'll say "oh... thanks, but no thanks". You get to be nice and you don't have to worry about some bozo forgetfully walking off with your calculator.

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