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Dev · github.com · Sunday, 9 August 2026

Native x64 Port Brings 1989 Microsoft Word 1.1a to Modern Windows

The GitHub project compiles the original 1989 Word for Windows 1.1a source into a native 64‑bit Windows executable, replacing 16‑bit assembly with modern C/C++ and mapping Win16 APIs to Win32. It runs the classic UI unchanged, includes a full test suite, and preserves a piece of software history for developers and researchers.

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