# Wordstar on The No Agenda Show

Wordstar comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2014 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** October 2014 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ray Bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [Terms Of Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terms-of-service.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [User Interface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/user-interface.md), [Vim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vim.md), [Writing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writing.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Seymour Rubenstein and the Evolution of Software Licensing

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 9:36–11:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/seymour-rubenstein-and-the-evolution-of-software-licensing.md

The history of modern software licensing is traced back to WordStar creator Seymour Rubenstein in the late 1970s. Rubenstein predicted a future where all media, including books and television, would be governed by ironclad licensing agreements rather than ownership. This evolution led to the "shrink-wrap license" and modern digital terms of service that legally bind users upon opening a product.

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### Twitter UI Shortcuts, Keyboard Navigation Hacks

- **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-25
- **Time:** 4:28–5:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/twitter-ui-shortcuts-keyboard-navigation-hacks.md

A technical aside explains keyboard shortcuts on the X platform, specifically how the "T" key functions as a shortcut for reposting content. The hosts compare these navigation tools to classic text editors like Vim and WordStar. They suggest that these shortcuts are sometimes exploited by users looking to maximize engagement and "eyeballs" for their profiles.

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### Writing Regimens, Anne Rice and Ray Bradbury

- **Episode:** [658: It's a Glitch!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-05
- **Time:** 2:29:07–2:32:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch/chapter/writing-regimens-anne-rice-and-ray-bradbury.md

John Dvorak shares his writing regimen, noting that most prolific writers work from 8:00 AM to noon. He recounts conversations with Anne Rice and Ray Bradbury about their habits and tools, such as WordStar. Dvorak reveals he currently uses Microsoft Word, while Adam Curry mentions his preference for the text editor Vim.

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