VisiCalc Turns 25, Creators Interviewed

Xaroth writes "It's hard to believe that it's already been 25 years since the release of one of the world's first 'killer apps.' 1979 saw the creation of VisiCalc, the first microcomputer-based spreadsheet and the single application that launched widespread computer use among businesses. To remember this event, PC World has published portions of interviews with the three co-creators of the modern spreadsheet: Dan Bricklin, Bob Frankston, and Dan Fylstra. Alternately, check out the Software History website for more information on this and other historical bits."

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thanks guys

[painehope]

for giving a whole new generation of ass-jockey middle-management MBAs a justification for their existence.

just kidding, really, good work, I'm sure you've cried along with the rest of us who have had to open a spreadsheet for something that could have taken a 1 paragraph description.

Must suck seeing your brainchild abused, huh?