Multiplan Release
Microsoft's initial spreadsheet product, Multiplan, was released, aiming to compete with VisiCalc. While successful on various platforms, it struggled against Lotus 1-2-3 on the IBM PC.
Significance
Multiplan's inability to dominate the crucial IBM PC market directly led to Microsoft's decision to develop Excel as a next-generation spreadsheet.
Key facts
- Date
- 1982-01-01
- Type
- release
- Location
- Redmond, Washington