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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: 1930 on February 20, 2013, 05:06:26 AM

Title: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 20, 2013, 05:06:26 AM
I need to learn better how to make a spread-sheet to store information, my computer used to have a place where I could open and make one but now it is gone I guess because I have installed a different operating system at one point.

Does anyone know where I can download a free software for a spreadsheet, that is all I need nothing more and I just want a simple to use one, nothing fancy and no add ons. I need a page with lines running thru it that I can move around to adjust how much information I want within that particular line that is all.

Thanks for any suggestions
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: geneg on February 20, 2013, 05:35:55 AM
Try openoffice.org.  OR do you have ms works or office installed?
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 20, 2013, 05:46:10 AM
Quote from: geneg on February 20, 2013, 05:35:55 AM
Try openoffice.org.  OR do you have ms works or office installed?
Thanks, no I only have windows Xp installed
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: rusty on February 20, 2013, 04:14:45 PM
Openoffice is a huge bloated pig, but, yes, It is the only thing I can think of that works reasonably well...
(Yes, it works ok in XP)

Unless you want to give Bill some more money...

(You used to get a stripped version of MS Works with a useable spreadsheet when you bought a new computer from most places, but I don't think you even get that any more)

On the other hand, openoffice does also have a database program with it, so if you outgrow the spreadsheet, and want to get fancy, you already have the tools...)
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 20, 2013, 05:22:39 PM
Thanks Rusty, how about this one here, I am hesitant because I do not want to download anything that is going to harm my computer. http://microsoft.brothersoft.com/microsoft-works-spreadsheet.html
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: rusty on February 20, 2013, 07:54:54 PM
Run away from that website....

(All the links I looked at there lead to adware installers :(

Try here: http://www.openoffice.org/product/calc.html

It's free, and it won't hose your computer :)
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 21, 2013, 04:13:34 AM
Quote from: rusty on February 20, 2013, 07:54:54 PM
Run away from that website....

(All the links I looked at there lead to adware installers :(

Try here: http://www.openoffice.org/product/calc.html

It's free, and it won't hose your computer :)
I came close to doing the install last night but then I figured I would ask here first, glad I did, thanks
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: kxxr on February 21, 2013, 05:46:59 AM
1930, you might consider trying the Google suite of productivity applications. Nothing to download really, unless you want to. Here's a link to get you started and have a look.
http://www.google.com/drive/start/index.html
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 21, 2013, 01:09:08 PM
Thanks, I just purchased item # 180914733414 cause the seller told me it would do what I wanted it to do on the computer I am using. 14 bucks is cheap and I look forward to seeing it. Thanks again for the replies
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 22, 2013, 02:56:29 PM
I am going to attempt to document all in one place in an easy to read format Graham Brothers/ Dodge Brothers truck/Bus offerings for the years 1917 thru 32, I may take it a little further than 32 but these mentioned years are my primary interest.

I plan to include drivetrain differences, W.B. Wheel diameter, engine offerings, carbs, vehicle weight, carrying capacity ect ect.

As far as I know it has never been done because of a lack of material and possibly a general lack of interest by a large enough group of people to justify such a project but I am interested and I will use it myself for quick reference to help other Graham/Dodge owners identify their vehicles better.

Thanks for asking and if you or anyone has any ideas of how to set up this sheet I would be all ears.
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: amertrac on February 22, 2013, 04:01:14 PM
check the consumer guides car issue they have the best and easiest to read charts ,  bob  w.
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 22, 2013, 04:47:34 PM
Thats a good idea Bob, thanks
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: lauver on February 23, 2013, 02:50:19 PM
1930,

This sounds like an ambitious project. It also sounds interesting and useful.  So please keep us posted as this project develops and advances.   
Title: Re: spreadsheet
Post by: 1930 on February 23, 2013, 03:50:04 PM
Before the Dillon and Reed years ( mid twenties ) Graham Bros. were building/pioneering just about anything imaginable, this was a very exciting time in history!!