1985- GEM Draw v1.0 Digital Research **

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1985- GEM Draw v1.0 Digital Research **

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Digital Research

Scope and Content

GEM Draw v1.0 was a vector graphics drawing program developed by Digital Research as part of their GEM (Graphics Environment Manager) suite. Released in 1985, GEM Draw was designed to provide users with powerful tools for creating and editing vector graphics on personal computers

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Dec 24, 2024

General Notes

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Here are some key points about GEM Draw v1.0: Integration with GEM Desktop: GEM Draw was tightly integrated with the GEM Desktop environment, allowing users to easily manage and manipulate graphic files within the same graphical user interface Features: The software included a variety of drawing tools, such as lines, shapes, and text, as well as options for scaling, rotating, and layering objects1. These features made it a versatile tool for both professional and amateur graphic designers. User Interface: GEM Draw’s interface was designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, leveraging the WIMP (windows, icons, menus, pointer) paradigm that was central to the GEM environment Legacy: While GEM and its associated applications like GEM Draw did not achieve the same level of market dominance as some competitors, they were influential in the development of graphical user interfaces and vector graphics software2.