Lotus vs. Borland

Questions and Answers:

1. Go to your school's computer lab or a PC software and experiment with current versions of any two of the Quattro, Excel, and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet programs. Write a brief paragraph summarizing the similarities and differences in the "lock and feel" of these two programs.

Answer: There similarities that Quattro pro are the same spreadsheet program used in the computer which is considered as a techniques in using computers in order to use easily.
-There differences is that Lotus released it's flagship spreadsheet product, enable users to perform accounting functions on a computer was Lotus also allowed users to write macro, a series of commands activated by a single macro keystroke.
- While Quattro Pro gave users a choice for how they communicate with the spreadsheet program using menu commands design by Borland or by using commands.

2. The courts took several years to reverse their decision and rule in favor of Borland. What impact did this delay have on the software industry? How might things have been different if Borland had received an initial favorable ruling?

Answer: The impact of this is that there would be some problems of this software that it should be fixed. It can cause some delay in enhancing the proper processing of this software. If the Borland will receive the initial favoring it can help to produced Borland some products which is being related to the software they can name or have or can make any system or techniques in software. 

3. Assume that you are the manager of Borland's software development. With the benefit of hindsight what different decisions would you have made about Quattro?

Answer: If I were the manager Borland Software Development, maybe I will make or create any fastest technology composed to others so that it will be easy to promote and I will make Quattro became known everywhere.