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WinWorld

Offers free access to a large collection of vintage, abandoned, and pre-release software.

Made by WinWorld

  • preservation

  • disc-image-catalog

  • abandonware

  • pre-release

  • dos

  • beos

  • Operating System

  • os-2

What is WinWorld?

WinWorld is a unique online museum dedicated to preserving and sharing a vast collection of vintage, abandoned, and pre-release software, along with the knowledge associated with these digital artifacts. Home to one of the largest public repositories of abandonware and pre-release software on the web, WinWorld offers a treasure trove of historical computing experiences for the benefit of the next generation of geeks and those with limited access to modern hardware and software

Highlights

  • Extensive library of around 200GB, featuring alpha, beta, and abandonware operating systems, applications, and other miscellaneous software and documentation
  • Thriving online community on the WinBoards forum, which has existed since 2003, providing a platform for discussion, sharing, and support
  • Opportunity to learn and experiment with old software, catering to the curiosity and interest of those who grew up exploring vintage computing

Platforms

  • Online

Languages

  • English