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The MAULE Machine is starting
- Subject: The MAULE Machine is starting
- From: eurocom@eurocom.dsnet.it (eurocom)
- Date: 1996/11/24
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The MAULE Machine 1.0
Hints
=====
The MAULE Machine is a new concept of calculator: it is a
- multidisplay
- programmable
- multiplatform
- extensible
- distributed
- fully free
internet tool. You can use it as a trivial calculator or as powerfull computer.
The MAULE Machine is based on JavaScript.
Trivial Use
===========
You can type an expression on the input display such as:
(2+2*5)/4
or
Math.sin(3.14)
then, pressing 'Compute' you will get the answer.
Virtual Displays
================
You can use 'Add' to create a new input or output display. When you press the
button, all the rows written in the current input display will be evalueated,
and the result will be inserted in the current output display.
'First', 'Previous', 'Next' and 'Last' Buttons are used to navigate into the
display list. 'Remove' is used to destroy a display.
Advanced Use
============
You can use the powerfull of JavaScript for writing programs, using variables,
functions, objects and methods.
For example you can write:
n = 4
m = 1
i=1
for (i=1; i<=n; i++) {
m *= i}</I>
For more information about JavaScript you can consult the Netscape site
(www.netscape.com).
You can also use
OutWriteLn('string',displayNumber)
OutWrite('string',displayNumber)
InWriteLn('string',displayNumber)
InWrite('string',displayNumber)
to insert text in a specified input or output display. If you don't specify a
display number the string will appear in the current display.
Extensions
==========
The power of the MAULE Machine is based on the concept that everyone can
develope new functions and tool, such as mathematical, phisics, chemical, etc.
This plug-in will be developed and resident on other servers and the user will
download it at run-time.
The C-Tools is an example of a plug-in for complex numbers!!!
Copyrights
==========
The MAULE Machine was created by Mauro Lenzi. All copyrights are reserved.
The copyrigths of each plugs-in will be of the corresponding author.