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  • v1.0.0 df0a956759

    v1.0.0 Stable

    kerem released this 2025-12-26 17:37:21 +03:00 | 81 commits to main since this release

    📅 Originally published on GitHub: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:47:42 GMT
    🏷️ Git tag created: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:37:21 GMT

    Release Notes

    Version 1.0.0 - December 26, 2025

    Initial Release

    Welcome to Legacy Notepad, the lightweight and blazing-fast alternative to Windows Notepad! This release marks the debut of a notepad app that's 50x faster and uses only 2MB of RAM compared to the bloated 50MB of the standard version.

    Key Features

    • Ultra-Fast Performance: Instant startup and minimal memory footprint.
    • Multiple Encodings: Support for UTF-8, UTF-8 BOM, UTF-16 LE, UTF-16 BE, and ANSI.
    • Customization Options:
      • Font selection and size adjustment.
      • Window transparency.
      • Background images with multiple positioning modes.
      • Maximize button support.
    • Drag & Drop: Easily open files by dragging them into the window.
    • Full Editing Suite: Undo/Redo, Cut/Copy/Paste, Select All, Word deletion, Find/Replace, Go to Line.
    • Zoom Controls: Zoom in/out and reset.
    • Date/Time Insertion: Quick insert with F5.
    • Print Support: Direct printing capabilities.

    Architecture Highlights

    • Built with C++ and Win32 API for native Windows performance.
    • GDI+ for smooth background image rendering.
    • Enhanced RichEdit controls for robust text handling.
    • Comprehensive encoding support for global compatibility.

    Installation & Usage

    • Requires Visual Studio 2022+, CMake 3.16+, and Windows SDK 10.0+.
    • Build with cmake .. && cmake --build . --config Release.
    • Run .\Release\legacy-notepad.exe.

    Known Issues

    • Windows-only compatibility.
    • No Linux/Mac support without refactoring.

    What's Next

    Future updates may include cross-platform ports, additional themes, and more advanced features. Stay tuned!

    Acknowledgments

    Thanks to the open-source community for inspiration. MIT Licensed – fork and improve!

    For queries: x.com/forloopcodes

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