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The image shows FastLynx, a file transfer utility from the late 1980s, useful for transferring files between computers, featuring various modes and diagnostics options. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

13.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software shown is DrawPerfect 1.1, released in 1990 by WordPerfect Corporation. It was designed for graphics and drawing, targeting early desktop publishing and design. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

12.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is DraFix, a CAD program popular in the early 90s for architectural designs. It features a simple interface for drafting and editing plans efficiently. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

11.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows "Dr Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit," an early antivirus software developed in the 1990s, known for its virus detection and removal features. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

10.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software displayed is likely "Dr. Halo II," a graphic design program known for bitmap image creation and manipulation in a simple user interface. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

09.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows DoubleTools, a utility for managing disk space and file compression in DOS environments, enhancing the use of DoubleSpace for disk optimization. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

08.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image features "Double Disk," a software designed to double hard disk capacity, enhancing storage for older computer systems. It represents early software solutions for data management. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

07.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays "DoubleDOS," a software developed by SoftLogic Solutions for IBM PCs in the early 1980s, enhancing DOS capabilities for multitasking. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

06.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is Odesta Helix, a decision support system from the mid-1980s. It was designed for data management and reporting, enhancing decision-making processes. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

05.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software shown is DosFax LITE, a DOS-based fax management tool from Delrina Technology, designed for sending and receiving faxes. It dates back to 1992. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

04.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software in the image is DisplayWrite 1, a word processing program developed by IBM in 1984 for IBM Personal Computers. It allowed users to create and edit documents. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

03.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows "The Animation Studio," an animation software from 1991, produced by Silent Software and Disney. It was designed for artists to create animations. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

02.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays "Diskette Manager 3," a software from 1988 for cataloging and managing floppy disks. It includes options like browse, report, and setup. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

01.05.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software shown is Diskeeper, a disk defragmentation tool for Windows 95, 98, and Me. It optimizes hard drive performance by reorganizing fragmented files. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

30.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image features Norton DiskLock by Symantec, a security software used to encrypt and lock hard drives, protecting data from unauthorized access. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

29.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays Norton DiskLock by Symantec, a security software used to lock and protect data on disks from unauthorized access. It enhances data security for users. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

28.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows "DiskDoubler," a file compression software from Salient Software, Inc. Released in 1990, it helped users save disk space on early Macintosh computers. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

27.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays DiskClone Extra Strength, a disk cloning software from 1998. It allows users to copy disks and manage storage parameters efficiently. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

26.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays a DOS-based disk maintenance software from 1987, focusing on error detection and data recovery, showing previous tests and current disk status. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

25.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software appears to be a DOS-based menu system, offering different applications like spreadsheets, word processing, and database management typical of legacy systems. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

23.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is "Break-A-Day," a comic reader featuring Dilbert comics. It offers humorous insights into workplace culture, showcasing witty commentary on office life. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

22.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software in the image is Smalltalk/V, an early version of the Smalltalk programming environment. It features a Class Hierarchy Browser for object-oriented programming. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

21.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software shown is "diagraph," used for designing diagrams with options for symbols, lines, and text. It allows users to save, load, and manage diagram files efficiently. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

20.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is "Diagram Master," a graphic design tool from the mid-1980s for creating Gantt charts, organization charts, and drawings. It reflects early digital design capabilities. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

19.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image features a diagnostics disk for the Texas Instruments Professional Computer, produced in 1982, primarily for system testing and maintenance. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

18.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image displays DesignCAD 3.0, a computer-aided design (CAD) software from the late '80s and early '90s, used for drafting and design purposes. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

17.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows CAD software, likely AutoCAD, used for drafting and design. It features tools for creating various shapes, hatching, and managing layers. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

16.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is "Design It! 3-D," a program for building 3D models, typically used by kids to foster creativity and design skills through simple shapes and elements. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

15.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The image shows "Derive," a mathematical assistant software used for algebra and calculus, helping with tasks like simplification and plotting. It was popular in the late '80s and early '90s. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

14.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The software is Canvas for Windows, a graphic design and publishing program from Deneba Software, known for its versatility in handling various file types. Follow us on X too - @RetroNet42! #retrocomputing #retrosoftware

13.04.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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