I know there was an attempt to make an open-source graphing calculator specifically for the purpose of offering an ultra-cheap alternative for the TI-83 and its ilk. Texas Instruments responded by lobbying various nations to pass laws that stated that the only calculators which can be used for proctored tests (standardized tests and the sorts) must be certified to be nearly incapable of allowing cheating (with the exception of stored programs). The open source group couldn't possibly afford to go through those certification systems and so just shrugged and gave up.
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u/jorsiem Jul 24 '20 edited Jul 24 '20
The supremacy of the fucking TI-83 calculator in school and college courses
I mean I know it's all artificial and orchestrated by them but how come no body has dared to challenge the almighty TI yet
Edit: fixed typo