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Open-source Rust reimplementation of Microsoft Word released

Original: An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word in pure Rust

A clean-room, open-source reimplementation of Microsoft Word written entirely in Rust has been published on GitHub. The project, called Wordcraft, aims to recreate the word processor without using any of Microsoft's original code. Developers are weighing in on how practical it is to clone such a complex, decades-old application and what it says about Rust's readiness for large desktop software.

Why now: The novelty of rebuilding a flagship Microsoft product in Rust appeals to the open-source and systems programming communities.

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