WordStar for DOS 7.0 Archive
Robert J. Sawyer has established a comprehensive archive for WordStar for DOS 7.0, including installations, manuals, and utilities, to support future scholars and writers in using this classic word processor.
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Robert J. Sawyer, a renowned science fiction author, has created an extensive archive for WordStar for DOS 7.0, a word-processing program he has used throughout his career. The program, last updated in 1992 and now considered abandonware, has no existing comprehensive online archive. Sawyer's archive includes full installations, installation disk images, and searchable PDF versions of all seven manuals, totaling over a thousand pages. He has also provided explanations for using and customizing WordStar, along with various utility programs. This effort aims to preserve the legacy of WordStar, which has been instrumental in his writing process, including the creation of his novels and articles. Sawyer acknowledges the small community of WordStar users, noting that even notable authors like George R.R. Martin still use older versions. He hopes that this archive will be beneficial for future scholars and writers, allowing them to access and utilize WordStar on modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. The archive is available for anyone interested in reviving this classic word processor.
- Robert J. Sawyer has created a comprehensive archive for WordStar for DOS 7.0.
- The archive includes full installations, disk images, and searchable manuals.
- Sawyer emphasizes the importance of WordStar in his writing career.
- The archive aims to assist future scholars and writers in accessing WordStar.
- WordStar remains popular among a small community of dedicated users.
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