Microsoft’s first software application

Around this date 41 years ago, Microsoft released its very first software application. Was it … A.) Flight Simulator, B.) Excel, C.) Notepad or D.) Word?

The answer: D.) Word. It was the first word-processing software that relied on the computer mouse to work properly. The demo came from PC World, and it was the first time a magazine included a floppy disk.

Tags: computer, Excel, software, time, Word, work


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Can you spot the T within 10 seconds? It says a lot about your ability to focus.

10K Japanese character vs. running man
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No one knows for sure, but 10,000 steps per day might be the suggested standard based on the Japanese character for 10,000. Looks like someone running or walking to me.

A text exchange with my son, Ian, 10 years ago today.

This is me in Tennessee. I was about 10 when I did a full circle over the bar because the boys dared me. That’s how I lost my front tooth, so the one you see is fake!

I made this using ChatGPT. For my next piece? I’m drawing a blank.

You have gotta be kitten me.

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I’ve lost all Ctrl.

Avocado humor? Pit-iful …

A life in politics is full of parties.

At least you get to meat new people.