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Tasword Two

Computer Game
1983 (recorded)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tasword Two was a very successful piece of home office software, being the only major word processor for the Sinclair Spectrum. This example is a copied version. It was very easy to copy computer programmes published on cassette using home stereo equipment, and the challenge of computer software piracy has been a problem ever since.

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This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Cases (Containers)
  • Inlays
  • Audio Cassette
TitleTasword Two (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer programme 'Tasword Two', 1980s.
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Alex Carter
Summary
Tasword Two was a very successful piece of home office software, being the only major word processor for the Sinclair Spectrum. This example is a copied version. It was very easy to copy computer programmes published on cassette using home stereo equipment, and the challenge of computer software piracy has been a problem ever since.
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Accession number
B.65:1 to 3-2011

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Record createdJuly 21, 2011
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