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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?


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