RK 1.2 archive acquired
In October 2026, the RK 1.2 project was acquired as part of an effort to preserve and archive historical software. Documentation is now available to the public. The original source code remains private.
A high-level programming language from 1972
RK 1.2 is a high-level programming language created by Reynold Kenny in June 1972. In October 2026, I acquired the project as part of my efforts to preserve and archive historical software.
Documentation about RK 1.2 is available to the public. However, the original source code will remain private during my lifetime and will not be released publicly until after my death.
In October 2026, the RK 1.2 project was acquired as part of an effort to preserve and archive historical software. Documentation is now available to the public. The original source code remains private.
| Language | RK 1.2 |
| Rights holder | Jet Arndt/Yzedeka |
| Original Creator | Reynold Kenny |
| Created | June 1972 |
| Source extension | .rk |
| Paradigm | Block-structured, imperative |
| Typing | Explicit, static value types |
The interpreter and all original source materials for RK 1.2 are held in a private archive. They are not published on this site and are not available for download, copying or redistribution. This site publishes documentation only, in accordance with the terms of the RK 1.2 License.
Please see the License for the conditions that apply to RK 1.2 and its documentation.