30-year-old file format behind MacOS hack

techxplore.com ^ | August 6, 2020 | by Peter Grad

[rlmorel]

I know. I can’t even remember what they are for. I recall some databases could only export in that format correctly. Ugh.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I think SYLK handled commas in text properly unlike CSV files which puked on commas in text.

[zeugma]

Unless you are doing really insanely complex things, and only know how to do them in a proprietary program, like Excel, I don’t understand why anyone would use anything other than OpenOffice. Even Microsloth programs can now handle OpenOffice files these days.

[Swordmaker]

The ONLY catchphrase I didn't find was "This is an important proof of concept."

You’re right. The article’s last sentence essentially takes it’s place. I’ve noticed the same thing.

[Bikkuri]

Wordstar, Wordperfect, Quatro Pro
;^)

[Red Badger]

Lotus 1-2-3...............

[roadcat]

Thanks. This explains the Microsoft Office messages that appeared on my Mac today, with the small print message to “agree” with their legalese, which I never read.

[roadcat]

Wordstar, Wordperfect, Quatro Pro

All of which I knew every command, but have forgotten. Not to worry, I still have the manuals!

[Bikkuri]

Was going to list Loyus.. but I replaced it with Quatro Pro (it was MUCH cheaper ;^))

[BTerclinger]

Whats your fave website to learn to build non complex but multi sheet spreadsheets (not a total beginner but a little weak on functions).

Trying to do something on the lines of an inventory but with locations instead of items, plus other sheets to note attributes of each location, with the results of the attributes leading to a “score” for each location on a main report page.

Thanks in advance any advice.

[Rio]

Maybe try this one:

https://www.excel-easy.com/

[ADemocratNoMore]

^KB ^KK ^KC ^KV ^KY

Still know them by heart !

[SunkenCiv]

...the exploit capitalizes on the use of macros in Microsoft Office.

[BTerclinger]

Thank you!