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On 18/04/2024 7:11 pm, albert@spenarnc.xs4all.nl wrote:
> ... 
> Interesting read. The reverse polish calculator from HP was a
> resounding success, with great profits.
> Kahan contributed to this.
> It was killed by the bean counters at HP.
> There was huge demand but they refused to expand production.
> Then the calculator died because it simply was not available.

We had quite a few HP instruments but then the bottom fell out of
the test instrument market (and maintenance generally).  It was
embarrassing to see the once great HP pursue the consumer PC market.