Summary
Software package Microsoft Multiplan 1.0 (1984) comprising box, manual and two 3.5 inch floppy disks (Program and Backup).
Described in the manual as 'Electronic Worksheet for Apple Macintosh', Microsoft Multiplan was a spreadsheet program.
Spreadsheet software started with the release of Visicalc for the Apple II in 1979. Its developers allegedly released the code and spreadsheets were developed for various platforms. The first spreadsheet program released for the Macintosh was Multiplan in the same year as the Macintosh itself was first released, 1984. It had a short life and was soon replaced by Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh in 1985. Originally spreadsheets were known as electronic worksheets.
Microsoft Corporation was very quick to recognise the future potential of the graphical user interface and in the same year as the release of the Macintosh, released a complete suite of business applications - Word, Multiplan, Chart and File. The experience gained helped Microsoft develop its own graphical user interface called Windows [1987] and to develop Windows versions of its applications. This gave Microsoft a vital edge over WordPerfect and Lotus, its major rivals in the Windows environment.
Part of a representative collection of hardware, software, trade literature and promotional material that documents the history of the Apple company, and its contribution to, and impact on the computer industry and society.
Physical Description
Software package Microsoft Multiplan 1.0 (1984) comprising box, manual and two 3.5 inch floppy disks (Program and Backup). A red-sleeved box containing a manual and two 3.5 inch floppy disks.
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Collection Names
The Apple Company Collection, Internet Macintosh User Group (iMug) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Master Ware, 22 Nov 2006
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Publisher
Microsoft, United States of America, 1984
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Format
Magnetic carrier, Floppy disk, 3.5 inch
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Inscriptions
Sleeve: Both spines include the white text Microsoft Multiplan/Electronic Worksheet program/for Apple Macintosh An adhesive sticker with the price $325.00 is attached. Manual: The front cover of a manual of 172 pages has the text Microsoft/Microsoft Multiplan/Electronic Worksheet Program. Floppy disks: Both floppy disks contain the following text white on red: "Microsoft Multiplan/Electronic Worksheet Program". One of the floppy disks also has the text in red on white: "Backup copy". The Program disk has the typed number 023096.110. The Backup disk has the typed numbers D-331 and 023096.110.
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Overall Dimensions
24.5 cm (Length), 24 cm (Width), 5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Computer Software, Computers, Computing, Datagraphs, Spreadsheet Software