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That's fair enough, though if @Webecedarian can tell us what PC it is he wants WordPerfect to be installed on, it may be that someone here can help with a set of install floppy disks. I could probably do 720 or 1.44 3.5-inch, but I don't have the means to do 5.25-inch.

As @YMK says, you can get it for free. That page has a number of different download options for the same (WordPerfect 5.1) software. Mostly English versions, but a few other languages too, and some from 5.25-inch others for 3.5-inch floppy images. Just pick the version best suited to your needs...

The site doesn't behave quite as I last recall it, but WP5.1 for DOS is at https://winworldpc.com/product/wordperfect/5x-dos

I feel much the same. The business isn't driven by what we (users) need or want any more, but by factors which are often exactly NOT what users need or want. In practical terms for what I need, for example, the performance of a 30 year old PowerBook running age-appropriate software is not that...

It doesn't? Both my Classic and Classic II power on/off only from the power switch - I didn't think these models had soft power?

The place I have sourced my DOS software is https://winworldpc.com/library/operating-systems - lots of good stuff on there, mostly floppy images of the DOS-era applications.

My first Mac was a 512, then a Plus, back in the day when desktop publishing was just beginning, and being caught up in that, designing and developing layouts for publishing - including some used in magazines of the day - has left me with a deep affection for compact Macs. I even used my own...

To my mind, the simplicity of software back then was a huge benefit to users, and showcased some of the most creative programming the industry has ever seen. As easy as it is to get drawn into the feature creep all over again, it amazing what can be done with an application such as MacWrite Pro...

A bit pricey for shipping, but eBay seems my only likely option. I know I've seen listings previously from time to time. In the meanwhile, I guess I'll try and wade through the book!

Yes, I think that would be the one, it uses the same artwork as the app. The manual itself must be out there somewhere!!

I do have ClarisWorks 4 on most of my old Macs, and the interface is very similar of course. It's also far more complex - as it would be of course since it is capable of a lot more than just word processing - and part of what I am looking for is a bit more 'minimalist' in software terms, whilst...

It's a long shot I know, one of the least popular word processors, long gone and little lamented, but after messing with a few alternatives such as Word 5 and 6, and WordPerfect 3.5e, I've largely settled on MacWrite Pro (1.5.3) as my preferred app. This is mostly because it's actually fairly...

I have a small number of DOS systems used primarily for word processing - they are really quite efficient in terms of what you can do with them and how well they work. My preference is a Compaq Portable III, though finding one in good working condition can be hit and miss, particularly due to...

Admittedly on a Mac rather than PC, but that's my experience of .hda files in Basilisk II also. The workaround is perfect however. I thought it odd that occasionally I saw comments about setting up .hda files for BlueSCSI use in Basilisk, when they never mounted for me!

My primary PDQ is Model M4753 233MHz with 96Mb RAM, 512Kb Backside cache Mac OS 9.2.2

I haven't used a CD module in the Wallstreet at all, but both the PDQs read CDs just fine. I rarely use CD (I almost always have floppy modules installed) but they do seem to work when I've needed them. Before I got a BlueSCSI external, I used CDs for almost all the software installs. I tried...

In my two PDQs and one Wallstreet, I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GRMUQRG/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8P7VY3/ They all seem to work perfectly.

Oh WOW! I didn't even think to try that, but you're right, just tried and it works a charm! Thanks, that saves a great deal of laborious time!

I'm probably totally misunderstanding what you're suggesting, but while I can create a BlueSCSI .hda in Disk Jockey (excellent software!!) I can't see any way to then add or mount it in Basilisk. Basilisk can mount the Legacy CD just fine of course, and I can create a 'bootable' .dsk for...

I have a couple of Apple IIc models - an original ROM 255, and a later ROM '0'. Both have 5.25 floppy drives on the right-side edge. I don't think the Mac is compatible with the 3.5 inch external drive that was available for the IIc, but BMoW Floppy EMU can be used with both IIc and compact Macs...