ChiWriter
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'''.CHI''' files are a proprietary file format for the software ChiWriter. | '''.CHI''' files are a proprietary file format for the software ChiWriter. | ||
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ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996. | ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996. | ||
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Revision as of 00:14, 14 July 2014
Description
.CHI files are a proprietary file format for the software ChiWriter.
ChiWriter was a popular word-processor for scientific purposes, circa 1990. Its popularity was based on the ability to type mathematical formulae in a WYSIWYG editor running in the MS-DOS operating system.
ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996.