[lug] Linux 'dc' command

[Evelyn Mitchell]

dc is a RPN (reverse polish notation) calculator.
"Stack Cleared" means you currently have no operations or numbers
pushed onto the stack.

If you like RPN, try 'man dc' for more information on how to use it.

Regards,
Evelyn Mitchell
efm at tummy.com

On Mon, Apr 30, 2001 at 11:26:50AM -0600, David Willcox wrote:
> Hi,
> I did something by mistake. I was trying to think of a command that would
> copy one  floppy to another and typed 'dc' by mistake. Then I saw a pause so
> I press CTL Z to get out of it . After that I saw a '0' (zero) and I knew I
> was into something I shouldn't be in. It then said 'stack cleared'. Well
> I thought all was well at the business site where I have a business
> application running for a Pawnshop. Then empolyees began telling me that
> every customer invoice was
> showing a '0' (zero) for each causing the appl. to errror.
> 
> Is there a way to undo what I did or does someone have an answer to what I
> can do to fix this 'stack cleared' thing. I have heard of stacks in
> programming but never had to use that level of programming before. I am used
> to a little linux and a business application written in basic.
> 
> Thanks for any help you can offer and by the way you guys are great and know
> your stuff and I for one really appreciate this group,
> 
> Dave Willcox :-)
> 
> 
> 
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