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Aug 7, 2024 · Fundamentals

The Last DOS Word Processor: Uncovering WordStar 7’s Legacy

This article chronicles the rise and fall of WordStar, the once‑dominant DOS word‑processing software, its final 7.0d release bundled for macOS, the passionate advocacy of author Robert J. Sawyer, and the modern tools that keep the classic alive for today’s writers.