IBM DisplayWriter DOS

[Sridhar Ayengar]

warren at databasics.us wrote:
> Grant Stockley wrote:
> 
> "I read that there was something sold to make the IBM DisplayWriter
> DOS compatible?  What would that take?"
> 
> IBM produced an IBM PC program called DisplayWrite (DW IV was the
> last version, IIRC.)  This allowed document interchangability with
> other IBM platforms, including the DisplayWriter and 5520.  It was
> NOT a method to make the DisplayWriter DOS compatible, however.  It
> let the PC act like a DisplayWriter, and produced format compatible
> documents.  Sadly, I think this must be what you read about.  I
> suppose a retro-fit kit to make the DisplayWriter PC compatible, but
> I've not heard of it.  If you find anything like this, let us know...

DisplayWrite was reasonably powerful.  I've seen versions for DOS, OS/2 
and Mainframe.  It wouldn't surprise me if there were a Windows version 
in there somewhere.

Peace...  Sridhar