The best abandonware applications

Abandonware DOS is not only about games. Some of the most fondly remembered software for old PCs is an application. These applications, both for DOS and early versions of Windows, played pivotal roles in shaping the personal computing landscape. They introduced users to various productivity tools, multimedia experiences, and the potential of GUI-based interfaces.

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Netscape Navigator 4

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1997 browser

Netscape Navigator was one of the earliest web browsers that played a crucial role in popularizing the World Wide Web. It was developed by Netscape Communications Corporation and released in 1994. Netscape Navigator was among the first graphical web browsers that allowed users to navigate the internet using a graphical user interface rather than a ...

ResidualVM

Windows XP/98/952003freeware gaming software

NCSA Mosaic

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1993 browser

NCSA Mosaic was one of the earliest web browsers to appear on the market. It was developed at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. NCSA Mosaic was released in 1993 and is credited with being the first widely-used graphical web browser with a user-friendly interface.

PC Globe 5

DOS1987

Borland Turbo C v2

DOS1988 programming

FreeDOS Shell

DOS2002freeware utility, file management

Math Cad 2.5

DOS1989 utility

Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia

Windows XP/98/951999 gaming software, collectible card game

Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia is an abandoned "educational" application and turn-based strategy game based on he Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. MTG: Interactive Encyclopedia was developed by Wizards of the Coast and released in 1999 for Windows XP, 98, 95. The base application contains Magic cards up to the Mercadi...

Paint Shop Pro 3.11

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1993 graphics editor

Paint Shop Pro 3 is an early version of PaintShop Pro, which is a graphics editing program known for its user-friendly interface and a range of features that cater to both amateur and professional graphic designers. Paint Shop Pro 3 was released in the late 1990s and represented one of the early stages in the evolution of the software.

HTML Tads

Windows XP/98/951997freeware gaming software

DeskMate

DOS1984 utility, spreadsheet, word processor

Deskmate is a software suite developed by Tandy Corporation that provided a graphical user interface (GUI) and a set of applications for personal computers. It was often bundled with Tandy's TRS-80 and Tandy 1000 series of computers in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Deskmate included various applications such as a word processor, spreadsheet, calen...

Einstein Writer 7

DOS1985 word processor

Javelin

DOS1985 spreadsheet

Microsoft COBOL 1.12

DOS1984 programming

Music Time Deluxe

Windows XP/98/951996 sound software

NewsMaster

DOS1986 graphics editor

Ace 2.02

DOS2001 utility

Lynx

DOS1992freeware browser

PrintMaster

DOS1985 graphics editor

PrintMaster is a program that allows users to create a variety of print projects, such as greeting cards, banners, brochures, and more. It provides users with tools and templates to design and customize their own print materials. PrintMaster includes a library of pre-designed templates, clipart, and other graphics that users can incorporate in...