The Challenge: Can we build Notepad in 3K in assembly language? @DavesGarage
The Challenge: Can we build Notepad in 3K in assembly language? @DavesGarage
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dave does something to fix the bloat by writing a version of Notepad that is only 2686 bytes, and that's the total executable size! Check out an episode of ShopTalk on Dave's Attic where we answer the best user questions!

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Get Tiny Retro Pad: github.com/plummersSoftwareLLC/TinyRetroPad
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The Challenge: Can we build Notepad in 3K in assembly language?

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