The discussion revolves around using the Windows calculator to perform calculations involving negative powers, specifically in the context of an example expression: 10 x 10 ^ -3 x 2.
The discussion includes attempts to clarify the input method for negative powers, with some participants expressing skepticism about its applicability across various Windows versions. There is a suggestion to test the method with actual values to verify its functionality.
Participants note the potential for differences in functionality across Windows versions, raising questions about the consistency of the calculator's operations over time.
jacksonpeeble said:Are you sure that works on all versions of Windows?
The Windows calculator (calc.exe) hasn't changed its appearance for many releases of Windows (maybe back to Windows 3 or before), and I doubt that its inner workings have changed, either. It would be very surprising to me to find that you got a different result on two different Windows versions.jacksonpeeble said:Are you sure that works on all versions of Windows?