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Microsoft makes Zork open-source

2 days ago
https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11/20/preserving-code-that-shaped-generations-zork-i-ii-and-iii-go-open-source
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  • #Open Source
  • #Zork
  • #Game Preservation
  • Zork I, II, and III, influential text-based adventure games, have been released as open-source under the MIT License.
  • The games were powered by the Z-Machine, a virtual machine that enabled cross-platform play on early computers like Apple IIs and IBM PCs.
  • The source code release includes build notes, documentation, and historical files but excludes commercial packaging and trademarks.
  • Zork can still be played today via The Zork Anthology or compiled locally using tools like ZILF and ZLR.
  • The open-source initiative aims to preserve Zork's legacy for education and research, encouraging contributions while maintaining historical accuracy.
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