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| The representations are based on the so-called “factors diagrams” introduced by Jöran Friberg in 1978 (//The third millennium roots of Babylonian mathematics//, | The representations are based on the so-called “factors diagrams” introduced by Jöran Friberg in 1978 (//The third millennium roots of Babylonian mathematics//, | ||
| - | For an extensive information on cuneiform metrologies, | + | For an extensive information on cuneiform metrologies, |
| * [[4th & 3rd millennium]] | * [[4th & 3rd millennium]] | ||
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| * [[Numbers & Metrology 2nd millennium]] | * [[Numbers & Metrology 2nd millennium]] | ||
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| * [[Numbers & Metrology in the 1st millennium]] | * [[Numbers & Metrology in the 1st millennium]] | ||
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| ===== MesoCalc ===== | ===== MesoCalc ===== | ||
| - | MesoCalc automates the basic operations that were performed routinely in mathematical and economic activities in Mesopotamia. The numerical and metrological systems adopted in MesoCalc reflect the standard of Old Babylonian scribal schools. Most of the operations attested in other documentations (for example, third or first millennium texts) can be performed with MesoCalc, with some adaptations. MesoCalc attempts to adhere as far as possible to the ancient notions of numbers, quantities and operations as explained in the tutorial (soon posted here). \\ | + | MesoCalc automates the basic operations that were performed routinely in mathematical and economic activities in Mesopotamia. The numerical and metrological systems adopted in MesoCalc reflect the standard of Old Babylonian scribal schools. Most of the operations attested in other documentations (for example, third or first millennium texts) can be performed with MesoCalc, with some adaptations. MesoCalc attempts to adhere as far as possible to the ancient notions of numbers, quantities and operations as explained in the tutorial (below). \\ |
| - | MesoCalc is available | + | [[http:// |
| + | For an extensive tutorial which explains the use of MesoCalc, | ||
