Those specific papers referred to in an earlier discussion have addressed
errors in Statistics and other add-in (e.g., Solver) calculations in
EXCEL. If I remember correct, the errors occur from the 7 th decimal
place and may aggravate if repeated calculations (as in simulations) are
made. I do not know why Microsoft is shy to fix these problems by hiring
Statistical and programming experts. This remark applies to the currently
discussed graphic problems as well. I personally like EXCEL to be smart
enough to do basic Statistics, linear and non linear model fitting and
graphing in the right way. This is because EXCEL is more popular and easy
to use. Cheers. Siddeek
David Heiser wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shareef Siddeek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 12:53 PM
> Subject: Re: Excel Graphics
>
> > Then, what is the use of EXCEL?
> > Siddeek
> >
> Comes as standard boilerplate with Microsoft Office. The package
> includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others depending on
> cost. Most computer systems use Windows and Office software. It gets
> you up and running.
>
> The graphics issue is cost. 700 to 8000 dollars for one of these
> graphical packages for one user. The more glitz, the higher the cost.
> Package is obsolete in a year or two and won't properly work with the
> up and coming 64 bit systems. Figure rebuying every year. Package is
> obsolete also because better display techniques are developed over
> time, bugs get fixed and interfaces get smoothed over. Vendor makes
> his $$$$$ by overcharging. Software development is expensive,
> especially for newly immerging companies.
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