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Re:Excel will allow certain auto data conversions to be turn... by xyzelement on Monday October 23, 2023 @09:59AM (#37985759)
I am a simple man and I use “people use it” as a proxy for value. LibreOffice is available everywhere excel runs, for free, and yet …
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Re:Excel will allow certain auto data conversions to be turn... by hyeonwho22 on Monday October 23, 2023 @10:44AM (#37986371)
The main reason people continue using it is due to the network effect (xlsx files are considered shareable) and the fact that people are trained on its features and interface. That does make it valuable, but that doesn't mean it is more usable than competitors.
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Re:Excel will allow certain auto data conversions to be turn... by master-lincoln on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @05:43AM (#37996764)
The USA got plenty of value from opioids then
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