What was the Word Perfect format before DOS (circa 1991) where can I find a copy.?

Question

Better, how can I read diskettes made with Word perfect that does not have the current DOS format. Is there a word perfect programme that can access from this format, or do I have to load that specific programme?

Answer 1

You can read up on the history of WordPerfect at the sites below but to actually get a copy might be hard to track down.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPerfect
http://www.columbia.edu/~em36/wpdos/chronology.html

Answer 2

".wpd" if memory serves.

You should be able to open them with M$-Word or Open Office, free from: