You don’t need to believe in me, just look at the famous writers that still use it!
Developed by MicroPro International, WordStar is often considered one of the first widely successful word processors and I even got a certificate of completion for it. Back then we would to all the text editing with keyboard shortcuts, which for those only using mouse now, gives everyone a very fast experience. So, I never had an issue exiting VIM (that’s a geeky joke!). Funny story, George R.R. Martin used WordStar for the Game of Thrones novel. It was a very simple and effective piece of software, I must admit.
WordStar’s legacy is a testament to its innovative approach to word processing, making it a significant chapter in the history of personal computing. Robert Sawyer explains all the interface on the article bellow.
For those in Portugal, yes, this was a thing back in the early 90s. Having a government youth organisation that would teach kids tech.
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