In 1972, three statistics instructors at Penn State University developed the first version of Minitab Statistical Software to incorporate computers into the teaching of college statistics courses. Minitab made it easier for students because they no longer had to perform tedious statistical calculations by hand.
We’ve reached quite the milestone here at Minitab Inc., and we couldn't have done it without you! We’re excited to celebrate and thank our customers for being a part of our 40-year history.
Check out Minitab.com to see a special thank-you video from Minitab employees and partners, as well as a personal message from Minitab’s President and CEO. And for history buffs: explore an interactive timeline of Minitab Statistical Software’s evolution into the software package it has become today.
You’ll also notice anniversary celebrations occurring at tradeshows and conferences attended by Minitab through the end of the year. Keep up-to-date with 40th anniversary events by following us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Whether you began using Minitab on a mainframe or just bought your first copy today, we want to hear about your experience using our software. Share your story in the comments section below or by visiting http://blog.minitab.com/blog/landing-pages/share-your-story-about-minitab.
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