Name/Title
1986- Microsoft Show Partner **Tags
MicrosoftScope and Content
Microsoft Show Partner was a software utility released in 1986. It was designed to work with the Microsoft Mouse and included various tools to enhance the user experience on IBM PCs. The package typically included several 5.25" floppy disks, such as the Show Partner program disk, learning disk, and utilities disk.
Show Partner was part of Microsoft’s early efforts to make computing more accessible and user-friendly, especially for those using graphical interfaces and peripherals like the mouseAcquisition
Acquisition Method
EBayDate
Dec 24, 2024General Notes
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Here are some of its key features:
Graphical User Interface (GUI): Show Partner provided a user-friendly graphical interface that made it easier to navigate and use various applications.
Presentation Tools: It included tools for creating and managing presentations, which were particularly useful for business users.
Learning and Utilities Disks: The package came with learning disks to help users get acquainted with the software and utilities disks for additional functionalities.
Integration with Microsoft Paintbrush: Show Partner worked alongside Microsoft Paintbrush, allowing users to create and edit graphics as part of their presentations.
These features were part of Microsoft’s early efforts to make computing more accessible and visually intuitive.
