Which Application have You Used the Longest? - Honda Pilot

jay · 07-03-2006, 08:41 PM

I've had a personal computer since 1984, and started with an Apple IIc. I'd guess my budget spreadsheet was the first "data" that got computerized, sometime after a spreadsheet app was released for it.

In terms of applications I've used the longest, it struck me today that Intuit's Quicken is the single application I've used the longest. I started in the command line DOS based version in 1990 or 1991, on an IBM-compatible clone, and am now on an Apple iMAC G5, using Quicken 2005 for the Mac.

The close second to this is my PDA. I started with an original Pilot in 1996, followed by a Pilot 1000, Palm III, Palm V, Tungtsen C, Treo 600, Treo 650, and the newest, a month old Treo 700p.

What about you?

N_Jay · 07-03-2006, 08:56 PM

Turbo-Tax, 1986 or 1987

Micro-graphics Ina-vision (sp?) 1985, 1986
(Became Designer, became part of the Corel suite)

jcantanixon · 07-04-2006, 12:04 AM

I've spent the last 5 minutes trying to think of anything that I use now that could be traced back and the best I could do was NCSA Mosaic. I first started using it in 1994 and it of course became IE.

Weak, I know

humanoid · 07-04-2006, 02:16 AM

Jay - I've still got my Apple IIc at home. It still looks brand spanking new and I think I can still play Karateka on it. Damn, I can't believe my parents paid almost $3K for that thing back in the day for me.

Mainer · 07-04-2006, 06:09 AM

Norton Systemworks - back to when it was just DOS based Norton Disk Doctor

LChisum · 07-04-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by Mainer
Norton Systemworks - back to when it was just DOS based Norton Disk Doctor

I would have to agree that I have used Norton in one form or another the longest on my 8086 based processors. I did use Visacalc (the mother of all spreadsheets) in my Apple II.

Larry

Mainer · 07-04-2006, 10:07 AM

Any others cut their word processing teeth with WordStar?

jay · 07-04-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by Mainer
Any others cut their word processing teeth with WordStar?

I used to know all the function key commands in WordPerfect.

john802 · 07-04-2006, 12:03 PM

Autodesk Autocad R10-2005.

CMasten · 07-04-2006, 03:38 PM

I think it would be similar for most of us

MS Office , more specifically WORD and EXCEL? Outlook would have to be up there also.

jay · 07-04-2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CMasten
I think it would be similar for most of us

MS Office , more specifically WORD and EXCEL? Outlook would have to be up there also.

Newbie!

CMasten · 07-04-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Newbie!

LOL ok well my first WP was Macwrite in 1984 when my Mac 128 was purchased for 3600.00! OMG... floppy after floppy loading Office into that machine when Office came out a year or two later... and then remembering that it all came to a grinding hault, so I went back to Macwrite

and then MacWrite II came out and all my prayers were answered!

jay · 07-04-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by CMasten

LOL ok well my first WP was Macwrite in 1984 when my Mac 128 was purchased for 3600.00! OMG... floppy after floppy loading Office into that machine when Office came out a year or two later... and then remembering that it all came to a grinding hault, so I went back to Macwrite and then MacWrite II came out and all my prayers were answered!

Old Fart!

Sunday Rider · 07-04-2006, 03:59 PM

Maybe ancient. Commodore 64, used Paperclip for word processing.

Like Jay I still use Quicken since DOS days and only up to Quicken 2002 (did I mention I was thrifty).

Used Visicalc, and Lotus 123. But now have gone to Excel and Word. Used WordPerfect 5.1 forever. Still have a copy at my work (just in case!)

Nice thread Jay

jay · 07-04-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Sunday Rider
Maybe ancient. Commodore 64, used Paperclip for word processing.

Like Jay I still use Quicken since DOS days and only up to Quicken 2002 (did I mention I was thrifty).

Used Visicalc, and Lotus 123. But now have gone to Excel and Word. Used WordPerfect 5.1 forever. Still have a copy at my work (just in case!)

Nice thread Jay

The last couple of time I upgraded Quicken, all I got was lighter in the wallet. I'm staying off the yearly "upgrade" train for a while.

07-03-2006, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which Application have You Used the Longest? I've had a personal computer since 1984, and started with an Apple IIc. I'd guess my budget spreadsheet was the first "data" that got computerized, sometime after a spreadsheet app was released for it. In terms of applications I've used the longest, it struck me today that Intuit's Quicken is the single application I've used the longest. I started in the command line DOS based version in 1990 or 1991, on an IBM-compatible clone, and am now on an Apple iMAC G5, using Quicken 2005 for the Mac. The close second to this is my PDA. I started with an original Pilot in 1996, followed by a Pilot 1000, Palm III, Palm V, Tungtsen C, Treo 600, Treo 650, and the newest, a month old Treo 700p. What about you? __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

07-03-2006, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Turbo-Tax, 1986 or 1987 Micro-graphics Ina-vision (sp?) 1985, 1986 (Became Designer, became part of the Corel suite) __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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jcantanixon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 916 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've spent the last 5 minutes trying to think of anything that I use now that could be traced back and the best I could do was NCSA Mosaic. I first started using it in 1994 and it of course became IE. Weak, I know __________________ Current: 2008 4WD EX-L NAV - OEM Tow Package - OEM Running Boards - Sirius conversion using OEM headunit and antenna - Vizualogic A-1250 Dual DVD Headrests - RGB converter for DVD on NAV screen - Hitch-Haul - Air Lift 1000 - USA-Spec PA15-HON2 - DEI 452T Auto Locks - Thule Crossroads and Cargo Box - Michelin Latitudes Old: 2005 EX-L NAV

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jay - I've still got my Apple IIc at home. It still looks brand spanking new and I think I can still play Karateka on it. Damn, I can't believe my parents paid almost $3K for that thing back in the day for me. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

07-04-2006, 06:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
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CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it would be similar for most of us MS Office , more specifically WORD and EXCEL? Outlook would have to be up there also.

07-04-2006, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe ancient. Commodore 64, used Paperclip for word processing. Like Jay I still use Quicken since DOS days and only up to Quicken 2002 (did I mention I was thrifty). Used Visicalc, and Lotus 123. But now have gone to Excel and Word. Used WordPerfect 5.1 forever. Still have a copy at my work (just in case!) Nice thread Jay __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

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