Comparison of early word processors


This article compares early word processing software.

Operating system compatibility

This table gives a comparison of what operating systems are compatible with each word processor in 1985.
Word processorAppleAtariCP/MCPTCommodore 64HPIBM PCKayproMacintoshMorrowIBM PCjrRainbow 100TI ProfessionalTandyZX Spectrum
Tasword
HomewordII, IIc,IIe800
MacWrite
Pfs:WriteII, IIc,IIe
AtariWriter800XL, 1200
OMNIWRITER
Word JugglerII,IIe,III
PC-Write
Wordvision
Volkswriter deluxe
Perfect Writer
Plu Perfect2,4,10
WordstarII,IIe110,150TRS-80
NewWordIIe
AppleworksII, IIe
AppleWriterII, IIe, III
III E-Z PiecesIII
Symphony
Framework
XY Write II+
WordPerfectTandy 2000
Microsoft WordTandy 2000
CPT Word Processors