15 Questions
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
IBM PCs running DOS
Which of the following platforms was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
Web browsers
Which developer was hired by Microsoft to work on Microsoft Word?
Charles Simonyi
Which word processor did Charles Simonyi develop before working on Microsoft Word?
Bravo
How can versions of Microsoft Word before 2013 be run on Linux?
Using Wine
Which company developed Microsoft Word?
Microsoft
When was Microsoft Word first released?
1983
Which operating system was Microsoft Word NOT written for?
Linux
Which software suite can Microsoft Word be a part of?
Microsoft Office
In what year was Microsoft Word released for macOS?
2001
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
IBM PCs running DOS
Which version of Microsoft Word can be run on Linux using Wine?
Versions before 2013
Which platforms were subsequent versions of Microsoft Word written for?
All of the above
Which licensing options are available for commercial versions of Microsoft Word?
Both perpetual license and Microsoft 365 subscription
Who was the primary developer of the first GUI word processor, Bravo?
Charles Simonyi
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.
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.
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