Personal computer (PC) software workshop : Lotus 1-2-3
Catalog Number
102658156
Type
Text
Date
2004-05-06
Contributor
Ances, Carol Anne, Editor
Campbell-Kelly, Martin, Historian
Kolowich, Michael, Interviewee
Morgan, Chris, Interviewee
O'Donald, Louise, Editor
Sachs, Jonathan M, Interviewee
Tarter, Jeff, Moderator
Tucker, Scott, Interviewee
Publisher
Computer History Museum
Place of Publication
Needham, Mass.
Extent
27 p.
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.
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
