Title
Personal computer (PC) software workshop : Lotus 1-2-3
Catalog Number
102658156
Type
Document
Description
Jonathan Sachs, the primary developer of Lotus 1-2-3, is joined by three other former Lotus Development employees to talk about what made Lotus 1-2-3 such a significant product. Starting with the selection of the IBM PC as the platform, they talk about the development process and the features that made it a top-selling product. They discuss the management changes and the problems resulting from the company's dramatic growth that led to Lotus 1-2-3 losing its position as the number one spreadsheet. Finally, they discuss the competitive products and what led to the problems and ultimate sale of the Lotus Development Corporation.
Date
2004-05-06
Contributor
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Ances, Carol Anne, Editor
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Campbell-Kelly, Martin, Historian
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Kolowich, Michael, Interviewee
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Morgan, Chris, Interviewee
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O'Donald, Louise, Editor
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Sachs, Jonathan M, Interviewee
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Tarter, Jeff, Moderator
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Tucker, Scott, Interviewee
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Publisher
Computer History Museum
Place of Publication
Needham, Mass.
Extent
27 p.
Category
Transcription
Subject
Software business history; Sachs, Jonathan; Kolowich, Michael; Tucker, Scott; Morgan, Chris; IBM PC; Kapor, Mitch; Spreadsheet; VISICALC; Lotus 1-2-3; Symphony; Manzi, Jim; Microsoft Corporation; Context MBA
Collection Title
Oral history collection
Credit
Software Industry Special Interest Group
