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RPN Calc

Version 2.0 · David Alexander

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Description

The HP Palmtop Paper This is an early version of an RPN calculator with a 20-fold stack that can be saved and reloaded to and from disk. It is much like HP Calc but lacks graphs and statistics. The program is labelled "freeware" but a fee is requested.

Technical details

File
calcplus.zip
Size
35.5 KB
Format
.zip
Year
1985
Added to S.U.P.E.R.
1998-12-20
Files inside
2
Author
David Alexander
Path
anonftp/pub/calcplus.zip

How to install it

What to send to the palmtop saves 23.0 KB

These are the files you need. You can send them from the package contents below.

  • CALCPLUS.COM → A:\SOFT programa de DOS 47.6 KB

No need to put CALCPLUS.DOC: they are manuals, source code or supporting material. Read them here and save 23.0 KB on a 1 MB disk.

Steps
  1. Copy CALCPLUS.COM to A:\SOFT. They are DOS programs: run them from the DOS icon, or add A:\SOFT to the PATH in C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT to call them by name.

Derived from the package contents and the 200LX conventions. It installs to A: on purpose: C: is a RAM disk and every byte there is memory taken from the system.

The author's instructions
SETUP     Allows entering  a set  of printer	commands  to  set  the
		    printer.  You are responsible for knowing the commands for
		    your printer.

		    The format is:

		     \xx\xx   where  xx represents  the  ASCII	code  for  the
		    command.   You are	responsible for setting the printer up
		    with a line width consistent with the right margin.


     V. File

     The File  menu allows  you to  save the  memories, including  the row and
     colunm names   and to recall a previously saved file.  The files ae saved
     with a .CLC extension.  The menu options are:

	  DIR	    Shows the  .CLC files  on the  active drive  in the infor-
		    mation area on the right.

	  LOAD	    Loads a previously saved file.  You will be asked to enter
		    the file name. Do ENOT Fenter the .CLC extension.

	  SAVE	    Saves the  contents of  the memories. You will be asked to
		    enter the file name. Do ENOT Fenter the .CLC extension.

     VII. Graphs
	  These operations have not been implemented yet.  They will be
	  included in Version 3.0 of CALC PLUS.

     VI. Statistics
	  These operations have not been implemented yet.  They will be
	  included in Version 4.0 of CALC PLUS.


	  NOTE:  CALC PLUS is being distributed under the FREEWARE concept.
	  If you find this program  valuable and useful,  please support it
	  by  sending  $5.00 with a copy of  the invoice  below.  This will
	  entitle you to a notification of the availability of versions 3.0
	  which will  include the graphics  routines  and version 4.0 which
	  will include both the graphics and statistics routines.

				       INVOICE
     Purchased from:				Purchased by:
       David L. Alexander			Name:
       16 Cady Lane				Addr:
       Wappingers Falls, NY 12590		Addr:
						City:

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Literal excerpt from CALCPLUS.DOC, exactly as it came in the package.

Send to my palmtop

The palmtop must be waiting before you press the button, or the transfer will fail. It is the palmtop that announces it is ready, not the other way round.

First time? How to connect the palmtop, step by step →