A spreadsheet update: the battle of the spreadsheets intensifies.
Journal of Accountancy › Vol. 168 Nbr. 5, November 1989
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A spreadsheet update: the battle of the spreadsheets intensifies.
A SPREADSHEET UPDATE
The battle of the spreadsheets intensifies. Spreadsheet software in many ways has defined the microcomputer industry for accountants. In all likelihood, microcomputers would have conquered the accounting environment without spreadsheet software, but it would have happened at a slower and more uneven pace. Spreadsheets represent the essential component of an accountant's microcomputer tool kit. Furthermore, spreadsheet software is still dominated by a single program--Lotus 1-2-3. In fact, customers remaining true to the standard set by Lotus have kept competitors at bay regardless of the quality of their products. However, times are changing. A number of powerful spreadsheet packages have been developed that are threatening to redefine the spreadsheet marketplace. In addition, Lotus recently introduced two new spreadsheet releases, versions 3.0 and 2.2. The salvos of the spreadsheet wars have been fired. This war is being fought on two fronts. Next-generation spreadsheet software packages, such as Lotus version 3.0, Microsoft Excel, SuperCalc 5 and Quattro Pro, are vying for market share in the pow...See the full content of this document
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