Personal computer (PC) software workshop : word processing
Catalog Number
102658157
Type
Text
Date
2004-05-06
Contributor
Abbate, Janet, Historian
Ances, Carol Anne, Editor
Galley, Connie, Interviewee
Grier, David, Historian
Maples, Mike, Interviewee
O'Donald, Louise, Editor
Rubinstein, Seymour, Interviewee
Welke, Lawrence, Moderator
Publisher
Computer History Museum
Place of Publication
Needham, Mass.
Extent
35 p.
Description
Seymour Rubinstein talks about how his early experience with word processing while at IMSAI led to the development of WordStar for the microcomputer. Changes to the distribution channel during the early years of microcomputers are then discussed and the competitive word processing programs are identified. Connie Galley presents her experience with the Duns Plus system that integrated word processing with other applications on a microcomputer. The significant effect that changing printer technologies had on word processors is explained followed by how the market changed as a result of an increased focus on the needs of the users. The participants then talk about the effect of having venture capitalists in their business and the process of going public. Finally, they discuss the impact of selling their products internationally.
Category
Transcription
Subject
Galley, Connie; Maples, Mike; Rubinstein, Seymour; IMSAI; MicroPro; Barnaby, John R.; VDP80; Gates, Bill; Microsoft Corporation; WordMaster; CP/M; NED; WORDSTAR (software); WordPerfect; MultiMate; XyWrite; Dun’s Plus; KeyMaster; TSI; Displaywriter; DisplayWrite; WYSIWYG; Epson MX80; Venture Capitalists; Software business history
