stovsky@elephant.cis.ohio-state.edu (Stovsky) (10/09/89)
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)