MS calculator gets an upgrade

Paul K · 07-09-2004, 21:54

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

Neat

Paul K · 07-09-2004, 22:18

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

Good find that man

Nikko · 07-09-2004, 22:32

Wow that is well useful - thanks!

Chris W · 07-09-2004, 22:33

boo

they are even phasing out 2k now

i won't install xp on this pc EVER!

Paul K · 07-09-2004, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeybreath

boo

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

andygrif · 07-09-2004, 22:45

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

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

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

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.

07-09-2004, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeybreath

boo

they are even phasing out 2k now

i won't install xp on this pc EVER!

Same here

nffc · 07-09-2004, 23:25

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

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

What's so bad about XP monkeybreath?