Game of Thrones author.
Game of thrones author George RR Martin has explained why he does all his writing on an obsolete disk operating system (DOS) computer - "because it does not correct his spelling" and other errors. He also said he feels more secure since the dos system is not connected to the internet. He does have a more modern computer to do the internet email, twitter and etc. More information at: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27407502 For most writers, the internet provides them with virtually every tool they could ever need to write their respective narrative pieces. Word processors, screenwriting applications, even outlining programs exist (and with features ad infinitum) to make life easier, but Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin takes a much, much, much simpler, old-fashioned approach to completing his work. In fact, it's downright ancient. No, I'm not talking "quill, ink, and a scroll of papyrus" ancient. I'm talking "Wo...