Desktop software sits on top of an operating system such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. The name derives from the fact that the original desktops functioned as digital equivalents of actual desks, containing writing tools, reading materials, etc. Using icons that represent real-world objects was seen as more intuitive and accessible than a command line. Standard software includes icons, windows, toolbars, wallpapers, widgets and folders, and can operate without an internet connection. The software is usually installed via a CD-ROM, USB drive, or a file downloaded from the internet.
CRM system for a law firm, maintaining a list of contractors and automatically creating dozens of document types. Analysis of a database with 10,000,000 entries for geographical audit, evaluation of peak database load and daily, weekly and monthly access graphs. Tracking of compliance with license commitments. Automation of letter, envelope, order and notification creation.
Teaching physics, chemistry and biology without practical application has little value. Theoretical knowledge alone won't turn a person into a highly qualified specialist. The application models the laws of nature on the computer in the form of lab tests and experiments, with a metalanguage created to explain them. Educational institutions save money on materials and equipment.
Calculation of operational circuit regimes. Export and import of energy models, data, calculation results, automatic calculation and update of circuits, opening of additional copies of tables for comparison and serial calculations, quick view, information editing, and script subsystem with a choice of macrolanguages. A library for quick circuit display in WPF.
Translation from English of a calculation tool for the world's largest tyre manufacturer, based in Japan. Quick selection of tyres from the warehouse range for a given model of specialised vehicle. Accounting for the company's tyre warehouse taking into account availability, arrival and wear. Analytical reports are created accordingly. The software is installed as a gift for major customers, encouraging brand loyalty.
The customer produces rail weighbridges as well as platform, truck and belt scales. Measurements can be made in motion and at rest. A core, module manager, file format for ten applications, and report tool have been written. API allows third-party programmers to insert plugins: graphical forms, configurations, scale drivers, semaphores and cameras.
Accounting for a service provider with customer invoicing. It calculates traffic used by subscribers, preventing overspending. A torrent client left on overnight or a virus could have cost a tidy little sum in 2005. The channel is automatically limited in case of overuse. If connection is lost a notification is sent to technical support identifying the node and the cause.
Server software creates an infrastructure with public-key encryption. The server can easily withstand hundreds of simultaneous connections. In the client-side application an accountant can save paper by typing out, signing and sending tax declarations from a laptop to the local tax office for inspection any time and from any place in the world.
An application package covering fitness, research into human physiology, sports medicine and heart training. A cardio monitor sends cardiac rhythm (RR interval) to the computer via a radio channel and USB. The package includes component selection, an electrical diagram of the device and microcode instructions for a Microchip controller. This technology was originally used for training astronauts.
2002–2024