About insect
A high precision scientific calculator with full support for physical units
insect 5.7.0
A high precision scientific calculator with full support for physical units
- By David Peter
- Open Source
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | David Peter |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.7.0 |
| License | MIT License |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64, x86 |
| Package ID | sharkdp.insect |
Install insect from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=sharkdp.insect -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=sharkdp.insect -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=sharkdp.insect -e
insect adds this command to the command line: insect.
Frequently asked questions
Is insect free?
Yes. insect is free and open-source software released under the MIT License license.
What is the latest version of insect?
The latest version is 5.7.0.
Is it safe to download insect?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 7eb863a95f494c3f263d8d68a1a0e45d4ad44e3601d85fa2f20885effa9b0180.
Which Windows versions does insect support?
insect runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall insect?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find insect and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=sharkdp.insect -e.
Is there a portable version of insect?
Yes. insect is available as a portable program (insect-windows-x64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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