Why hackers moved from WordStar to AppleWorks
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I eventually switched from WordStar to AppleWorks.”js2, 2026-06-27original comment ↗
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WordStar vs AppleWorks
| WordStar | AppleWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 1 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 0 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of WordStar
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Praise for AppleWorks
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