TI-85 proggie

[PerryBoy]

You guys know that TI-85 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments? Is there like a program somewhere for windows that's almost like that?

[jadison]

what do u mean,
is there software for WIN98 that u can use w/ TI-85?? or what...what are u asking?

[RobRich]

I think he is refering to some calculation software that will provide him with the same power as the TI-85. There is TI emulation currectly available, so one can basically run a TI-85 on his desktop. Since the TI-85 utillizes a Z80 cpu, many people have already ported a working TI emulator for Windows. I believe even they exist for the TI-89 and TI-92. Here's more info:

www.ticalc.org (http://www.ticalc.org)

There's also one floating around the net for the HP-49G. The 49G has excellent support for high level math. I currently own 2 TI-85's, a TI-92, and a HP-49G. For the most part, I use the Hp the most. It's interface takes awhile to get used to, but it has several advanced functions that the TI's lack.

As for other available packages, just drop by softseek.com or download.com, as I'm sure they have several software packages for advanced and graphic calculations. My favorite high level app is Macseyma (I think that's spelled right). It offers the power of MathLab in a nice, easy to use interface. It is also rather costly unless you can obtain an academic version.

[SysOpt]

We used this in when I was taking Engineering Calculus classes in college, if you're looking for a powerful software package:
http://www.maplesoft.com/

[RobRich]

Thans for the link, I haven't tried Maple since the old days. I didn't even realize that it was still supported and new releases where happening. I'll definitely have to give it a try.

For some odd reason, my college still wants everything done on paper. I really don't care on way or the other, but I find that writings out a problem on four sheets of paper (front + back) is really timeconsuming and annoying. It's great to know the theory, but I also would like some practical application concepts as well. I'm currently in Differential Equations, which stresses advanced matrix calculations plus high level linear algebra. When dealing with something of this nature, a good software package is indespensible. Problem is that all grading comes from orginal work in class, so math prog's are out of the question. They've even gone as far as banning my TI-92, and the TI-89 this semester, and possibly other's next semester.

[SysOpt]

Calculators were allowed in my classes, even the TI-92, but they didn't do much good since all work and steps had to be shown in most cases. DifEq's are not my friend.

[chipbgt]

whats a cal-que-lay-tore?