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From: stovsky@elephant.cis.ohio-state.edu (Stovsky)
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Subject: Spreadsheet Information Request
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Date: 9 Oct 89 14:00:38 GMT
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Hello,

I am about to take the plunge & purchase a spreadsheet and am having a 
tough time deciding between Excel & Wingz.  The most difficult part of 
my decision revolves around linked spreadsheets.  My understanding is that
Wingz requires all linked spreadsheets to be in memory (i.e. open) in order
to update calculations across all of the spreadsheets while Excel does not 
require me to open all of the linked spreadsheets.  Is this true?

(I am planning to use the spreadsheets for, among other things, to track 
budgets and investments.  It seems reasonable to me to have "summary"
spreadsheets to give me a capsule view of the state of my finances etc.
Hence, my desire to NOT have to open each speadsheet manually.)

If you can shed any light on my dilemma or point out any errors in my
thinking I'd appreciate it.  If you have any experiences with either/both
Excel & Wingz I'd appreciate your informed opinion(s).  If this discussion
has been beaten to death on the net, send me mail and I will summarize.

Thanks in advance!

	Mike

	(stovsky@cis.ohio-state.edu)