microsoft / gw-basic

The original source code of Microsoft GW-BASIC from 1983

Microsoft GW-BASIC Interpreter Source Code

This repo contains the original source-code for Microsoft's GW-BASIC interpreter, as of 1983.

Announcement blog

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/microsoft-open-sources-gw-basic/

Information

This repo:

1. Is being released for historical reference/interest purposes, and reflects the state of the GW-BASIC interpreter source code as it was in 1983
2. Will not be modified - please do not submit PR's or request changes
3. Contains no build scripts, makefiles, or tools required to generate executable binaries, nor does it contain any pre-built binaries / executables

License

All files within this repo are released under the MIT (OSI) License as per the LICENSE file stored in the root of this repo.

Contributing

The source files in this repo are for historical reference and will remain read-only and unmodified in their original state. Please do not send Pull Requests suggesting any modifications to the source files.

Further contribution guidance can be found in the Contributor's Guide stored in the root of this repo.

Code of Conduct

This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact [email protected] with any additional questions or comments.