Survey posted 2001-02-22 22:49 by Andy Selle.

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I bought it for work - maths.
I then found out about programming, and i got hooked.
This year I found I could actually get a link, well make one. This was really frustrating cos it took three visits to Maplin's to get the right stuff. That's a 30 mile journey, but that's off the subject.
Now I use the calc for all my lessons.
I also play the odd game.
My greatest love of the calc is still programming, I am learning asm now.

Any one know a good site to learn asm.
Any one know the web site for the Ash Programme

Learning to program ASM?

Try ASM Guru by James Matthews. Absolutely the best.

I use mine for math in class (no games), programming when I have time, and games on airplane trips and in airports (big traveller here).

Lately, the port on my calculator has gone bad, and I'll need to take it apart to fix it :(.

When I get a new computer, I'm gonna use an emulator for faster development.

I also program C++ for computers.

MORE COFFEEEEEEEEE

I use the calc. to write and test my programs. But you know what sucks?!? On Monday someone stole my TI-89 from me. And I had hust finished a major update to THE WARZONE. You know, I added save game, great scenarios, bug fixes, and whole other surprises which I don't want to make public yet. (After I reprogram it I'll upload it--> 2 weeks - a month from now maybe)It was revolutionary stuff for Calc. Strategy gaming. A damn shame. And I was planning to upload it and save it on my computer on that afternoon. So to all Calc. owners. Take care of your TI, because you never know when someone will steal it.

I use my Ti-86 for Math in math class (Algebra II, I'm only a sophomore), but in other classes, it provides as a handy entertainment tool. By the way, I just got my 86, and I'm still not farmiliar with what is "normal" on it. Could someone enlighten me as to which shells, games, manipulation, and administration tools are "standard" for an 86? Anyone? Thanx, I would appreciate it, like I said, I'm new to it :P

Keith Raney
kthraney@clearsail.net

I just use my calc for programming and of course during the math lessons. :P

Martin Johansson
xCoderz Software

In my school, you need a calc for math class and I think Physics and maybe Chemistry (I haven't taken those yet, so I don't know). Anyway, most girls use theirs for math or Tetris (the only game they have) while the guys use ours for math, but many for other games. A few of us are programmers, some better than others (ahem, Jason Ho)...anyway, in conclusion, we use them for well, everything.

most people would rather program then just sit around all day and do nothing with their calculator. like many other people, i enjoy programming my calculator and debugging the programs.(i pity those who don't use their calculators at all.)

I also enjoy writting and debugging programs, however, I pity those who use their calcs only for games (seems like an awful waste of money).

I use my TI-92+ for programming and math, I don't use it at school many times, because it's a bit expensive. I'm not allowed to use it at tests, because not everybody on my school has one(nobody), we all use a TI-83.

Dude, ever since I got this link, my calculator has been all about games and more games. That's the most important function of the calc besides helping me survive Pre-Cal.

I have a question: if you use it for games only (maybe a little pre-cal), why didn't you just buy a Gameboy? And don't say "cause it would get taken away" because if you were doing what you should in class, you wouldn't even need any games. And if you finish something early, read a book, you'll get more out of it.

I have an answer. It's harder to tell if a person is playing games on a calculator than some ugly colored clear game system that makes noises. If I brought a Game Boy into class I would be a Grade-A idiot. Dude, playing games is what class is all about! Math sucks! Calculators do it all for me! Reading takes too much time. I have too much homework. But there's always time to play games.

If you play games in class, you could miss something that could make your homework go faster, give you more spare time, and thus more time to play your precious games without the risk of getting your calc confiscated, or your memory cleared. I never said anything about not playing games in someone's spare time, I even do it sometimes myself, but never in class.

For crying out loud! What is your problem, pooboy? Granted, I do have a passion for math, but what about the horrid subjects such as History and English. Where else can you find discreet entertainment in the palm of your hands in these boring classes. Come on, you have to agree with me on this one. eh

Okay, I admit, English is pointless (we speak the language, why should we have to take a class on it?), but I find some history very interesting (as long as it's about war). Other history, like social history for example, is boring. I just don't risk having my calc confiscated in those classes. However, if we finish something early, and there isn't time to read (another of my passions), I play a quick game of Avalanche, Falldown, or start a new game of Phoenix. That rarely happens though. Believe me, the risk of confiscation is real! (at least at my school). I was inputting homework assignments into my on-calc organizer, and it got taken away! I didn't get it back for a week, when I told my teacher what I was doing (she's extemely intimidating). Teachers always think you are playing games if they see a calculator out.

I think it's kinda pathetic how many people voted for "Games! Games! Games!".

Something else: This survey has been running for too long, we need a new one.

I think it's kinda pathetic that some people think math is more important than playing fun games.

In the long run, it is. I would rather get good grades so I can go to MIT and get a Ph.D. in quantum mechanics or something like that.

So tell me, is that more important than wasting time playing games in class?

If you are interested in getting into MIT, et.c.
then math is more important yes, if you are not, then it isn't.
Don't assume all has the same values as you do.
There is no universal truth, only your own subjective oppinion. (that isn't less real just because it is subjective, but to understand others and the world, one has to remember that it is subjective. and always is. and all oppinions are. noone has the whole picture)

And math in high school is mostly rediculously simple anyway, no need to work hard during class to get good grades :)

I know that everyone's values are different. However, I assume that almost everyone would like to get a high-paying job. The easiest way to do that, is to get a good education. I'm not saying everyone should go to MIT and get a Ph.D, all I was saying is that a good education so you can get a better job is more important than playing games at all possible times.

Maybe they're trying to set a record for longest-running survey. If they just wait until the weekend is over...