The Rise and Fall of WordPerfect: A DOS Legend
2025-04-01
In the 1980s, knowing WordPerfect was practically a job guarantee. This article chronicles the legendary word processor's journey, from its innovative beginnings on the Data General platform to its dominance on IBM PCs. WordPerfect's WYSIWYG interface and powerful features made it a market leader, but its failure to adapt to the rise of Windows ultimately led to its decline. The piece also details the experience of using WordPerfect 6.0 on DOS, highlighting its minimalist interface and the differences between graphics and character modes.
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Word Processing