[MF3D.FORUM:720] Re: MAOFD for Palm Pilot?

[Tom Deering <smile@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have had MAOFD in a programmable calculator for over a year.  It 
works well, but since that's all I use it for, I sometimes misplace 
it.

Plus, the MAOFD calculation is a little too complex for a simple 
formula.  My method was to solve for all the fundamental formulas, 
store those intermediary solutions, and the solve for the MAOFD. 
Mathematically, you could combine them into one uber-formula, but it 
would be very unwieldy to edit.

Plus, I like being able to take notes on the Palm (actually, a 
Visor).  I used to keep a small spiral notebook in my photo vest, but 
I occasionally misplaced it, and eventually the pages fall out.

I envision the Palm being both calculator and notebook, which I carry 
with me all the time anyhow.

Tom




On 6/8/00, Bill Glickman wrote:
>Tom
>
>     I find a good programmable calc. much better.   I use the TI - 89.  The
>beauty is, enter a formula.... and then put all the variables in, except
>one, ANYONE you want to leave out, then solve for that particular missing
>variable.  Better than a spread sheet whereas you would have to re write the
>formula and solve for each variable.  and enter a different formula each
>time.
>
>Bill G
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tom Deering" <smile@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: "Medium Format 3D Photography" <MF3D.Forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 5:04 AM
>Subject: [MF3D.FORUM:709] MAOFD for Palm Pilot?
>
>
>>
>> How many people here use a Palm Pilot or similar?
>>
>> I am thinking of writing a small application that solves the MAOFD
>> formula, and I'm wondering if anyone else would use it.
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