Q&A (Symantec)
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"Q&A (software)" redirects here. For the general use, see Q&A software.
Q&A was a database and word processing software program for IBM PC–compatible computers published by Symantec and partners from 1985 to 1998. It was written by a team headed by Symantec founder Dr. Gary Hendrix,[1][2] Denis Coleman, and Gordon Eubanks.
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Developer(s) | Symantec |
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Initial release | 1985; 39 years ago (1985) |
Final release | 5.0
/ September 1998; 25 years ago (1998-09) |
Operating system | Microsoft DOS, Microsoft Windows |
Type | Flat file database and Word processor |
License | Proprietary EULA |
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Released by Symantec in 1985 for MS-DOS computers, Q&A's flat-file database and integrated word processing application was cited as a significant step towards making computers less intimidating and more user-friendly. Among its features was a natural language search function based on a 600-word internal vocabulary.[1]