I have used WordPerfect since the 80s, as it's the most powerful word processor, and I need that. I also have the free OpenOffice software that mimics the entire Microsoft Office suite of programs. I use that software for spreadsheets and presentations.
There Ya go. I lost track of my old WP, but do use OpenOffice. I had some issues with past employers receiving OOffice docs (my resume) and not being able to open it; but that was so long ago…
I send most documents as PDF files now. WordPerfect can create them directly. I don't have the very latest version. It does what I want now, so I don't see a need to change.
BTW, if you run Windows XP in a virtual machine, you could run an old version of WP. Archive has a number of previous versions for free download, along with manuals: https://archive.org/search.php?query=wordperfect
Columbia University actually supports the old 5.0 DOS version of WP. They write new printer drivers and more.
Wow…I used to collect old DOS diskettes. I think I learned on 3.1 but 5.0 was good. I liked the IBM version vs MS. I ran OS2 and played with RedHat some so a new LINUX os doesn’t scare me. I’ve ran VM so that archive is GREAT!! I even have a Novell 3.12 CNA Cert. But, I stayed in Aerospace & never started a second career in computing mainly cuz of all the young geniuses flooding the market at that time. Then I went to war (OIF & OEF) and that was that. My computer skills did come in handy in Aerospace tho 👍🏽
I played with OS9 (IBM product) on the Radio Shack Color Computer in the early 80s, but the processor (fraction of a MHz) wouldn't keep up. This system had windows before the first version of Microsoft Windows was released.
I have original disks for all the versions of Windows back to 3.0 which I used on my very first laptop, which had a black and white screen, not color. That was in the late 80s. I also have various versions of DOS, including a late version of DR DOS.
I use Oracle's Virtual Box. I only have the Windows XP VM right now, but I plan to have one or more Linux setups to try.
I might even set up a Color Computer VM and play with some of that stuff. I still have all my old copies of Rainbow Magazine and Hot Coco.
It's a good thing my office/warehouse has a concrete slab floor to carry all the weight. :)
Archive has a ton of software free to download. They also have books, magazines, radio shows, podcasts, records, and even a full set of Grateful Dead concert monitor recordings.
I have used WordPerfect since the 80s, as it's the most powerful word processor, and I need that. I also have the free OpenOffice software that mimics the entire Microsoft Office suite of programs. I use that software for spreadsheets and presentations.
There Ya go. I lost track of my old WP, but do use OpenOffice. I had some issues with past employers receiving OOffice docs (my resume) and not being able to open it; but that was so long ago…
I send most documents as PDF files now. WordPerfect can create them directly. I don't have the very latest version. It does what I want now, so I don't see a need to change.
BTW, if you run Windows XP in a virtual machine, you could run an old version of WP. Archive has a number of previous versions for free download, along with manuals: https://archive.org/search.php?query=wordperfect
Columbia University actually supports the old 5.0 DOS version of WP. They write new printer drivers and more.
Wow…I used to collect old DOS diskettes. I think I learned on 3.1 but 5.0 was good. I liked the IBM version vs MS. I ran OS2 and played with RedHat some so a new LINUX os doesn’t scare me. I’ve ran VM so that archive is GREAT!! I even have a Novell 3.12 CNA Cert. But, I stayed in Aerospace & never started a second career in computing mainly cuz of all the young geniuses flooding the market at that time. Then I went to war (OIF & OEF) and that was that. My computer skills did come in handy in Aerospace tho 👍🏽
I played with OS9 (IBM product) on the Radio Shack Color Computer in the early 80s, but the processor (fraction of a MHz) wouldn't keep up. This system had windows before the first version of Microsoft Windows was released.
I have original disks for all the versions of Windows back to 3.0 which I used on my very first laptop, which had a black and white screen, not color. That was in the late 80s. I also have various versions of DOS, including a late version of DR DOS.
I use Oracle's Virtual Box. I only have the Windows XP VM right now, but I plan to have one or more Linux setups to try.
I might even set up a Color Computer VM and play with some of that stuff. I still have all my old copies of Rainbow Magazine and Hot Coco.
It's a good thing my office/warehouse has a concrete slab floor to carry all the weight. :)
Man, that’s a great link!
Archive has a ton of software free to download. They also have books, magazines, radio shows, podcasts, records, and even a full set of Grateful Dead concert monitor recordings.