Microsoft Excel turns 40 today.
If you’re feeling particularly spreadsheet-y today, this BBC podcast highlights some interesting details about the creation of Excel, including Gabe Newell’s involvement and how developers wanted to name it “Number Buddy.” Also, make sure to check out this wild piece on competitive Excel from my colleague David Pierce. [Media: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69UDdm1saTQeFltL1yBe5Z]
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