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In this article the author discusses the origin and history of spreadsheet computer programs. He describes the first time he saw one in the late 20th century, the early era of personal computing. Discussed is the competition among software firms to develop their own version of spreadsheet software....

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Published in:Computer (00189162) Vol. 40; no. 8; pp. 6 - 10
Main Author: Grier, David Alan
Format: Article
Published: IEEE Aug2007
Subjects:
Electronic spreadsheets
Computer software development
Copyright of software
IBM-compatible computers
Actions & defenses (Law)
Computer industry
History
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:In this article the author discusses the origin and history of spreadsheet computer programs. He describes the first time he saw one in the late 20th century, the early era of personal computing. Discussed is the competition among software firms to develop their own version of spreadsheet software. The author notes the increase in development of computers that could run IBM-compatible software. The author analyzes a copyright lawsuit over software development brought by one firm against another and the disputed judgement that resulted.