1991- Microsoft Word V2.0 Sealed, unopened (9/2024)

Name/Title

1991- Microsoft Word V2.0 Sealed, unopened (9/2024)

Tags

Microsoft

Scope and Content

Microsoft Word 2.0 was a significant release in the early 1990s, marking an important step in the evolution of word processing software.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Oct 10, 2024

General Notes

Note

Here are some key points about it: Release Date: Microsoft Word 2.0 for Windows was released in 1991. There was also a version for DOS released earlier in 1985. Platform: The Windows version was designed for Windows 3.0, making it a 16-bit application. Features: It included a graphical user interface (GUI) setup program, which was quite advanced for its time3. The DOS version added support for IBM’s Extended Graphics Adapter (EGA), enhancing its visual capabilities. Competition: At the time, Word 2.0 was competing with other popular word processors like WordStar, Multimate, and WordPerfect. This version of Word was part of the early efforts to create a more user-friendly and visually appealing word processing experience, setting the stage for the more sophisticated versions that followed.