Blast From the Past: VisiCalc

VisiCalc Executable for the IBM PC

The picture shown above is the original "killer app" that helped make the personal computer become a commonplace tools both at the office and at home. Before MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, MultiPlan and SuperCalc there was VisiCalc. According to WikiPedia, VisiCalc has made the Apple II more than just a hobbyist's toy making it an invaluable tool for business. It also encouraged IBM to go on and release the original IBM PC.

The original program of VisiCalc is available for download at the link above.

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