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Paul K 07-09-2004 21:54
MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
New calculator
Just seen this on Neowin :)
MS calculator now does conversion etc easily through drop down menus, even looks a bit nicer too ;)
Just had a little look at it and by using the "Edit, Import" feature you can update your currency conversion easily and by using the "Edit, Currencies" selection you can add your own conversion rates to it :)

malcpro 07-09-2004 22:16
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Neat

Paul K 07-09-2004 22:18
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
One thing to point out though is that this new version of calculator is only for Windows XP upwards ;) Sorry for anyone reading this that is running ME, 98 etc :(
Quote:
Originally Posted by Microsoft
Overview
This application allows you to complete many different types of conversions; it also includes all the mathematical functions offered in Microsoft Calculator.

Important Notes:

1. This application is a free product and is not supported by Microsoft PSS.
2. Use of the Microsoft Calculator Plus ("Calculator") is completely voluntary on the part of the end user. The information, calculations and/or conversion estimations generated from use of the Calculator are for informational purposes only and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Calculator or the accuracy of any information, calculations or conversion estimations generated as a result of its usage.
3. Exchange rates are downloaded from the European Central Bank.
4. The application is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP or above.

swoop101 07-09-2004 22:20
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Good find that man :D

Nikko 07-09-2004 22:32
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Wow that is well useful - thanks!

Chris W 07-09-2004 22:33
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
boo :td: they are even phasing out 2k now :( i won't install xp on this pc EVER!

Paul K 07-09-2004 22:43
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by monkeybreath
boo :td: they are even phasing out 2k now :( i won't install xp on this pc EVER!
Awww go on, you know you want to really ;)
You can even have a nice shiny new calculator if you install XP lol :p:

andygrif 07-09-2004 22:45
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
New calc does look better, but it doesn't replace the old one...so my calc button on my keyboard still opens the naff one.

Also, I don't understand why all of the old Eurozone currencies are still in there and why you can't convert from GBP to EUR for example.

Apart from that, it's pretty good.

Paul K 07-09-2004 22:52
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
You can indeed do the GBP to Euro conversion using the "currency" option in the edit menu, click it, let the window open and then use the drop down menus at the bottom to add a new option to the original list and then type in the current exchange rate for it, select OK to finish adding the new entry and it should be one of the choices in the lists. (the current conversion rate is 1.46503 euros to the pound.) :) Make sure you update the currency rates when you start the calculator to get all the rates loaded up :)

andygrif 07-09-2004 23:08
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Well spotted, but it won't update automatically from there, but it's better than nowt I guess - and hey, it's free!

Richard M 07-09-2004 23:11
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andygrif
New calc does look better, but it doesn't replace the old one...so my calc button on my keyboard still opens the naff one.
Just rename the file to whatever the old calc is then overwrite it with the new one.

Electrolyte01 07-09-2004 23:13
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by monkeybreath
boo :td: they are even phasing out 2k now :( i won't install xp on this pc EVER!
Same here :(

nffc 07-09-2004 23:25
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Doesn't it say "optimised" for XP- implying it will work on others but not as well as XP?

Chris W 07-09-2004 23:34
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nffc
Doesn't it say "optimised" for XP- implying it will work on others but not as well as XP?
The system requirements are winXP or server 2003... and it doesn't work on 2k... i tried ;)

Richard M 08-09-2004 01:19
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
What's so bad about XP monkeybreath?

Chris W 08-09-2004 01:55
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
What's so bad about XP monkeybreath?
well without wishing to hijack this thread...

I have been on 2k since sp2 was released, and it is the most stable o/s that i have used. From people's computers that i have used, and the people that i speak to at work, XP seems to have a lot more problems than 2k

for example- secure sites, winsock registry corruptions, dropping drivers for no particular reason... the main things that i come accross everyday.

I don't like the "tellytubby" look/feel, and i know that you can get rid of this, but why change to xp when you have to fiddle to get it looking nice and grown up, when i have that straight away with 2k

And finally, i am a strong believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and my win2k ain't broke :)

Marge 08-09-2004 02:02
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
completely :notopic: here but MB you know what this is for :knock:

and I've downloaded the new calc, thanks Paul :tu:

Richard M 08-09-2004 03:04
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by monkeybreath
well without wishing to hijack this thread...

I have been on 2k since sp2 was released, and it is the most stable o/s that i have used. From people's computers that i have used, and the people that i speak to at work, XP seems to have a lot more problems than 2k

for example- secure sites, winsock registry corruptions, dropping drivers for no particular reason... the main things that i come accross everyday.

I don't like the "tellytubby" look/feel, and i know that you can get rid of this, but why change to xp when you have to fiddle to get it looking nice and grown up, when i have that straight away with 2k

And finally, i am a strong believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and my win2k ain't broke :)
Fair enough, as a gamer though I prefer XP because it's a lot faster.

greencreeper 08-09-2004 03:11
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
There's something wrong with mental arithmetic? Any they say standards aren't falling :no:

:p:

Paul K 08-09-2004 07:54
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nffc
Doesn't it say "optimised" for XP- implying it will work on others but not as well as XP?
Errm as I said in Post 3, designed for XP only ;)
From the site that I linked to
Quote:
Overview
This application allows you to complete many different types of conversions; it also includes all the mathematical functions offered in Microsoft Calculator.

Important Notes:

1. This application is a free product and is not supported by Microsoft PSS.
2. Use of the Microsoft Calculator Plus ("Calculator") is completely voluntary on the part of the end user. The information, calculations and/or conversion estimations generated from use of the Calculator are for informational purposes only and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Calculator or the accuracy of any information, calculations or conversion estimations generated as a result of its usage.
3. Exchange rates are downloaded from the European Central Bank.
4. The application is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP or above.


System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Supported Operating systems include Microsoft Windows XP or above.
Now, I'm not about to say it's impossible to get it to work with other operating systems but MS are stating XP or above.

Bifta 08-09-2004 10:13
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
UGH! I REALLY hope that's skinnable because that's the ugliest non-default skin I've ever seen for any application.

andygrif 08-09-2004 11:34
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
You can switch to 'classic view' (i.e. Windows 3.1)

Bifta 08-09-2004 11:36
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
I know, that's why I said "non-default skin"

Paul K 08-09-2004 13:16
Re: MS calculator gets an upgrade
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bifta
UGH! I REALLY hope that's skinnable because that's the ugliest non-default skin I've ever seen for any application.
From what I have read elsewhere the Calculator isn't skinnable but you never know what people are prepared to have a try at these days :)


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