Wordstar Release Notes

This document contains the release notes and installation guide for MicroPro WordStar Version 3.0, specifically tailored for the Digital Rainbow 100 personal computer.

Key contents include:

1. Installation Notes: Detailed steps on how to prepare for and perform the installation, including creating a working diskette from the master, managing disk space (e.g., deleting unnecessary files), transferring application files using PIP, and configuring printer support (defaulting to Digital LA50, with a separate procedure for LQP02). It emphasizes creating backup copies.
2. General Release Notes: Clarifications regarding the WordStar General Information Manual and a note about the "RUN" option on the main menu, which only supports 8-bit (.COM) programs, not 16-bit (.CMD) programs.
3. Implementation of Rainbow Function Keys: A table mapping common WordStar functions to the Digital Rainbow's specific function keys.
4. New Features in Release 3.0: A significant portion is dedicated to explaining the key enhancements:
   • Horizontal Scrolling: Allows users to view and edit documents wider than the screen, useful for oversized documents, by scrolling the screen window horizontally.
   • Column Mode: A new feature enabling the movement, copying, and deletion of specific columns of text and numbers, particularly beneficial for creating and editing tables and diagrams.
   • New Menus: Revised and grouped for easier readability and faster command location.
   • SpellStar: A new integrated spelling and proofreading utility to help users eliminate errors.

The document aims to guide users through the setup process and highlight the new functionalities of WordStar 3.0.