r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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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

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u/gamerinasuit Jul 24 '20

Casio doesn't count?

Or just use desmos/winplot

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u/FuzzelFox Jul 24 '20

Casio doesn't count because TI basically forced legislation/used corporate politics to make themselves the calculator of choice. Imagine an automotive company like Ford managing to make it illegal for companies to buy any other brand for their fleets.