I was alerted to this article today by Velle, one of my colleagues at Microsoft:

Word, Excel Employed As Systems Interfaces

I rarely read something that is reason for unreserved delight such as this article. This ISV, Meridian Systems Inc., came to the conclusion that putting Word and Excel 2003 front-and-center for its user experience in their Proliance product. Their decision paid off. We advertise “Your potential, our passion”, and here is one of the most clear-cut examples I have seen.

 Third Rock Thought for the Day: I have a Johnny Rivers best-of CD. Some of my favorite songs as a kid were by him. A great crooner with a more than a touch of the blues.

Rock On