Summary
Microsoft Chart version 1 was a business graphics program and was released in 1984.
The program provided a variety of pre-designed charts, for example pie and bar charts.
Microsoft was quick to recognise the future potential of the graphical user interface introduced by the Macintosh in 1984, and developed a complete suite of business applications - Word, MultiPlan, Excel, Chart and File for release in that year. The experience gained helped Microsoft develop its own graphic user interface called Windows and to develop Windows versions of its business 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
Microsoft Chart version 1 software package consisting of: Manual 3.5 inch disk
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Collection Names
The Apple Company Collection, Internet Macintosh User Group (iMug) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from John Green, 22 Nov 2007
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Manufacturer
Microsoft, United States of America, 1984
Microsoft is the major manufacturer and supplier of software in the world as of 2008. -
Format
Magnetic carrier, Floppy disk, 3.5 inch
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Inscriptions
Inscription on box: Microsoft Chart Complete Business Graphics program for Apple Macintosh Microsoft Corporation Inscription on Manual: Front cover: Microsoft Chart Complete Business Graphics program for Apple Macintosh Verso of title page: © Microsoft Corporation 1984
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Box Dimensions
240 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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References
[Link 1] (accessed 13 August 2008)
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Keywords
Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computers, Computing, Datagraphs, Spreadsheet Software
