It says a lot about the power of a monopoly that Microsoft Excel, not only survived, but came out on top. I remember that initially it couldn't hold a candle to Quattro Pro or Mesa 2 (OS/2). Of course Microsoft, when hit with preprocessor DOS/Windows sanctions, switched to preprocessor Office agreements to push their inferior office tools. Even though it didn't last too long, before the courts said, "No!", Microsoft Office gained supremacy. Cheaters prosper under friendly administration's.