Q&A (Symantec)

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, Denis Coleman, and Gordon Eubanks.

"Q&A (software)" redirects here. For the general use, see Q&A software.
Q&A
Developer(s)Symantec
Initial release1985 (1985)
Final release
5.0 / September 1998 (1998-09)
Operating systemMicrosoft DOS, Microsoft Windows
TypeFlat file database and Word processor
LicenseProprietary EULA

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.

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