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Hello everyone,
I wanted to follow up on my previous message regarding my research into thebutions I’ve received so far, and I’d like to share an update on the versions I have collected so far.
Here’s the list of XyWrite versions I currently have:
XyWrite II Plus:
XyWrite III:
XyWrite III Plus:
IBM Signature (Project J):
XyWrite 4 (XyQuest Return):
I’m continuing my efforts to document the architectural evolution of XyWrite, and I’d greatly appreciate any additional versions that anyone mightor minor revisions.
In particular, I’m looking for:
Every version is valuable for comparative analysis, and your contributions are essential in helping preserve the history and technical aspects of XyWrite.
If you have any versions that you’re able to share, or even if you know of others that may be out there, I would be deeply grateful. As always, if you prefer to respond privately, please feel free to do so.
Thank you once again to everyone who has already shared their knowledge andtechnical record of XyWrite’s history.
Sincerely,
XYGHOST
From: xywrite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <xywrite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of xyquest xyghost <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2026 5:39 PM To: xywrite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <xywrite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Archival Request – Seeking All XyWrite Versions for Code Evolution Research
Hello everyone,
As part of my ongoing research into the development history of XyWrite, I am attempting to document and analyze the evolution of its executable code across all major and minor releases.
To do this accurately, I am hoping to locate as many original binaries as possible — including:
• Retail releases (all eras)
• Minor revisions and lettered builds • OEM variants • Newsroom or enterprise editions • Beta or pre-retail builds • IBM Signature / Project J variants • Regional or localized releases • Disk images with original timestamps intact
Even versions that may seem redundant (e.g., small letter revisions) are extremely valuable for comparative analysis of:
• Toolchain changes
• Memory model transitions • Overlay/linking strategies • Optimization patterns • Feature integrations and removals • Bug-fix deltas between builds
If you have any versions in your personal archives and would be willing to share copies for research and preservation purposes, I would be deeply grateful. I am especially interested in maintaining original file dates and untouched binary states.
This effort is strictly historical and technical in nature — focused on documenting the architectural evolution of XyWrite across its lifetime.
If you prefer to respond privately, please feel free to do so.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed knowledge and corrections. Your expertise is helping build what I hope will become a reliable technical record.
Sincerely,
XYGHOST358B
(Prefer to remain anonymous)
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