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Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
- Apple Macintosh running the Classic Mac OS
- AT&T UNIX PC
- IBM PCs running DOS (correct)
- Atari ST
Which of the following platforms was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
Which of the following platforms was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
- Windows
- macOS
- Web browsers (correct)
- iOS
Which developer was hired by Microsoft to work on Microsoft Word?
Which developer was hired by Microsoft to work on Microsoft Word?
- Steve Jobs
- Charles Simonyi (correct)
- Larry Page
- Bill Gates
Which word processor did Charles Simonyi develop before working on Microsoft Word?
Which word processor did Charles Simonyi develop before working on Microsoft Word?
How can versions of Microsoft Word before 2013 be run on Linux?
How can versions of Microsoft Word before 2013 be run on Linux?
Which company developed Microsoft Word?
Which company developed Microsoft Word?
When was Microsoft Word first released?
When was Microsoft Word first released?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
Which software suite can Microsoft Word be a part of?
Which software suite can Microsoft Word be a part of?
In what year was Microsoft Word released for macOS?
In what year was Microsoft Word released for macOS?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
Which version of Microsoft Word can be run on Linux using Wine?
Which version of Microsoft Word can be run on Linux using Wine?
Which platforms were subsequent versions of Microsoft Word written for?
Which platforms were subsequent versions of Microsoft Word written for?
Which licensing options are available for commercial versions of Microsoft Word?
Which licensing options are available for commercial versions of Microsoft Word?
Who was the primary developer of the first GUI word processor, Bravo?
Who was the primary developer of the first GUI word processor, Bravo?
Study Notes
Microsoft Word History
- Microsoft Word was first released for the Xenix operating system.
- Charles Simonyi, who developed Bravo, was hired by Microsoft to work on Microsoft Word.
Availability
- Microsoft Word can be part of the Microsoft Office software suite.
- Versions of Microsoft Word before 2013 can be run on Linux using Wine.
Development
- Charles Simonyi developed the Bravo word processor before working on Microsoft Word.
Platform Support
- Microsoft Word was NOT written for the Unix operating system.
- Subsequent versions of Microsoft Word were written for Mac, Windows, and other platforms.
Licensing
- Commercial versions of Microsoft Word are available with volume licensing and retail licensing options.
Timeline
- Microsoft Word was first released in 1983.
- Microsoft Word was released for macOS in 1985.
Compatibility
- Microsoft Word version 2.0 can be run on Linux using Wine.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Microsoft Word's history and development with this quiz. From its initial release on Xenix systems to its availability on various platforms, see how much you know about the evolution of this popular word processor.
