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The 'DOS Ain't Done 'til Lotus Won't Run' Myth

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the iconoclasm dept.

Otter writes "We've all heard the story of Microsoft's battle cry of "DOS ain't done till Lotus won't run". Adam Barr investigates the myth, interviewing various Microsoft and Lotus old-timers (including Mitch Kapor), and finds no basis for its legitimacy or any case of 1-2-3 actually not running. Whom to blame for Lotus Notes is not discussed."

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  1. Some sad news I just heard on NPR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    309 Frenchmen were found dead in a ditch this afternoon in Toronto. No other details at this time, except for the fact that they were all madly waving white flags before the plane went down. Truly a sad day. Even if you didn't like Jerry Lee Lewis, you have to have loved their toast and fries.

  2. WTF? by cavemanf16 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    WTF is going on with Slashpoop today? No one seems to be allowed to moderate... that, or anyone with mod points quit reading /. all of the sudden and forgot to invite me to the party!