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Lotus 1-2-3 was more than a spreadsheet — it was the software that transformed American offices and made Lotus Development one of the most powerful technology companies of the 1980s. From its explosive rise in Massachusetts to becoming the standard tool for businesses worldwide, Lotus 1-2-3 defined the personal computer revolution.
But its dominance would not last. As Microsoft Excel entered the market and the industry shifted toward graphical interfaces, Lotus struggled to adapt. This is the story of the rise, success, and eventual fall of the spreadsheet that once ruled the business world.
But its dominance would not last. As Microsoft Excel entered the market and the industry shifted toward graphical interfaces, Lotus struggled to adapt. This is the story of the rise, success, and eventual fall of the spreadsheet that once ruled the business world.
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