Abandonware DOS title

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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Skyglobe 3.5

DOS1992 utility
SkyGlobe is an astronomy software that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was a DOS-based planetarium program that allowed users to explore the night sky in real-tim...
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The Patcher 6.1

DOS1993 utility, gaming software
The Patcher 6.1 (1993, DOS) is one of those utilities-turned-experiences that makes you feel like a digital surgeon. Instead of saving lives, you’re poking around system file...
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TheDraw 4

DOS1986 graphics
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Turbo Assembler (TASM)

DOSWindows XP/98/951989 programming, utility
Turbo Assembler and Tools 5.0, often referred to as TASM, is an x86 assembler for MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows. As a key component of Borland's suite of development tools...
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Turbo Pascal 7

DOSWindows 3.xMac OS1992 programming
Turbo Pascal 7 (TP7) is a programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was developed by Borland as an ev...
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Turbo Prolog 2.0

DOS1986protected programming
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Virtual Reality Studio

DOS1991 gaming software
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Virtual Reality Studio 2.0

DOS1992 gaming software
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VisiCalc 1.0

DOS1979freeware spreadsheet
VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet software for personal computers, and it played a pivotal role in the early history of personal computing. It was developed by Dan Bricklin and Bo...
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Visual Basic 3

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1993 programming
Visual Basic 3 (VB3) is a programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) released by Microsoft in 1993. It is part of the Visual Basic (VB) series, which is know...
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Volkswriter 3

DOS1982 word processor
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WinFrotz

Windows XP/98/952002freeware gaming software
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Word Perfect 5

DOS1989 word processor
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Wordstar 4

DOS1986 word processor
WordStar 4 was a popular word processing software program during the early days of personal computing. WordStar 4 included features typical of word processors in that era, all...