bc

UNIX utility which implements an arbitrary-precision arithmetic language

Softwareprogramming language standard UNIX utility or commandQ300897

Also known as Basic Calculator · UNIX bc

Founded: 1975

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bc is an arbitrary-precision mathematical calculator program with an input language similar to C. It supports both interactive, command-line user-interface and script processing.

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Based on: dc
Different from: GNU bc
Author: Lorinda Cherry
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1.“Lorinda Cherry”ncwit.org/profile/lorinda-cherry/Retrieved 2022-02-18
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