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Good morning all,
I haven’t seen many messages yet. I know there are people here with otherions of
XyWrite and NB:
If you have any of the following versions of XyWrite, please reply to this message and share your editor
.exe files or install discs. I’d like to see what’s still out there and what versions people have, whether they use them or not:
Foundation
1982 – v1.0/1.1 – DOS – Original ATEX-style engine – ~60–80 KB 1983 – v2.0/2.1 – DOS – Advanced formatting & menu customization – ~100 KB
XyWrite II Plus
1985 – v2.0 (Transitional) – DOS – Bridge to III engine – 142,848 bytes
XyWrite III
1986 – v3.0 – DOS – Major rewrite; 9-window multitasking – 158,208 bytes 1986 – v3.05 – DOS – Macro standardization – 159,104 bytes 1987 – v3.06 – DOS – Terminal patch – 160,112 bytes 1987 – v3.1/3.11 – DOS – Final non-Plus III – 162,336 bytes 1987 – v3.12 – DOS – “LaserJet Bridge” – 162,816 bytes 1987 – v3.15 – DOS – “Star” build; 32-bit headers – ~163 KB
XyWrite III Plus
1987 – v3.50 – DOS – Initial Plus engine – 170,496 bytes 1987 – v3.51 – DOS – Speller stabilization – 171,112 bytes 1987 – v3.52c – DOS – Typewriter mode fix – 172,233 bytes 1987 – v3.52m – DOS – “Micro” build – 170,112 bytes 1987 – v3.52r – DOS – Macro memory fix – 172,233 bytes 1987 – v3.53 – DOS – Printer expansion – 172,361 bytes 1988 – v3.54a – DOS – DCA/RFT patch – ~180 KB 1988 – v3.54b – DOS – Newsroom/AP fixes – ~180 KB 1989 – v3.55a – DOS – Scandinavian maintenance – 180,604 bytes 1989 – v3.55b – DOS – NetWare SFT build – 180,604 bytes 1989 – v3.57A/B/C/D – DOS – Final 3.57; FAT16 fix – 210,112 bytes
Coyote (Internal Beta)
1991 – v3.90–3.96 – DOS – Hybrid III+/4 alpha – ~450 KB
IBM Signature (Project J)
1991 – v1.01–1.03 – DOS – Maintenance updates – 528,640 bytes 1991 – v1.04 – DOS – Enterprise-only build – size unknown 1992 – v1.05 – DOS – OS/2 VDM crash fix – ~535 KB
XyWrite 4 (XyQuest Return)
1992 – v4.010 – DOS – Pre-retail beta – 610,304 bytes 1993 – v4.0 – DOS – WYSIWYG & Bitstream fonts – 614,400 bytes 1993 – v4.01/4.01b – DOS – Graphics fixes – ~615 KB 1993 – v4.011 – DOS – 386/486 optimization – 622,592 bytes 1993 – v4.012 – DOS – XPL leak fix – 622,592 bytes 1993 – v4.013 – DOS – Orbis bundle – 638,976 bytes 1993 – v4.015 – DOS – Dialog refinement – 645,112 bytes 1993 – v4.016 – DOS – SVGA & Win 3.1 stability – 658,432 bytes
And NB versions 5–9.
Of note, I’m almost done with XyWrite 4. After that, I plan to trynity—except for a few individuals here. I thought you might be as excited
After waiting years for XyWrite 5 and seeing nothing, it’s exciting that you might actually see this by the end of the year. Frankly, I still sense some resistance and indifference. I would probably get more excitement if I
Thanks,
XYGHOST
From: xyquest xyghost <xyghost358b@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 6:35 PM To: xywrite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <xywrite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Archival Request – Seeking All XyWrite Versions for Code Evolution Research
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 xyghostSent: 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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