Jul 05 2004
Software Misuse
Darren Barefoot writes about one incident of Microsoft Excel’s misuse. I’ve seen it used as a word processer, for games, as a database, and a drawing program.
I’ve received emails where the email’s content is in an attached Word document instead of in the email itself.
I’ve seen Flash used for a web site when HTML will do.
I’ve seen people use fancy, expensive programs to do screen captures when pressing the PrtScr button or Alt+PrtScr buttons will do.
Have you seen programs used for other than their intended purpose?


