> On Thursday, November 18, 2004, at 05:44 PM, jkamo@rushmore.com wrote:
>> w my place :):)
>>
>> I need to get back to telling my son how he
>> "should" be doing his math calculations with a
>> slide rule...........
>>
>> life is GOOD.........
>>
>> Joe :)
>>
>
> Yes, but---
>
> I keep a circular slide rule in a pocket in my Gold Wing. The slide
> rule has been there for years - and has never needed fresh batteries
> nor strong light to operate, resists damage from vibration, and
> figures gas mileage or miles per hour or currency exchange rates
> without having to learn reverse Polish notation. Also helps draw nice
> straight lines and has conversion tables printed right on it.
>
> Sometimes old technology is good, too. . .
I might as well stop the flood of questions before it gets out of hand
and clogs up the server:
The circular slide rule is made of a rectangle of plastic upon which
are mounted the "circles" of the slide rule. That's how I can make
straight lines...
Jon Wennerberg
Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
Marquette, Michigan
(that's 'way up north)
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