Microsoft Excel Turns 40 Today
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Microsoft Excel is celebrating its 40th anniversary, with a MSN article showcasing its evolution over the years, and HN users sharing their experiences and nostalgia.
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The msn.com article is only the half read and has a 'Read more' link to: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13991405/Mic....
and that article is archived here: https://archive.ph/PReWq
Also, if you wonder, this article is nearly one year old, yet the release date of Excel is September 30, 1985.
Thanks for sharing :) cheers
More to read - History of Excel: https://tomasz-kandula.medium.com/the-history-of-excel-f621c...