Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a, Native X64 Port
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Developer ports Word for Windows 1.1a to native x64, not an emulator.
A GitHub project by jmarshall23 provides a fully working native x64 port of Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a (codename Opus). It builds original C source and resources with replacements for 16-bit assembly, segmented memory, and Win16 APIs. Requires 64-bit Windows, Visual Studio 2022, CMake 3.25+, and PowerShell. The port includes a compatibility layer, translated routines, and a test suite covering runtime, data structures, UI workflows, and file operations. Historical source files retain original copyrights; no top-level license is included.
What commenters are saying
Commenters express interest and technical curiosity. Some note the lack of screenshots in the README, though external articles provide them. One commenter failed to build due to a missing CMake file. A discussion emerges on porting to Linux, with suggestions including Wine and winelib; a user attempted an AI-assisted winelib port that partially runs but has font and stability issues. Another commenter points out that 16-bit Windows apps can run on x64 via winevdm. The thread also touches on the copyright status of the original source (non-commercial, source-available license).