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KILLER APP

killer app: translation

n.
• A software application that is particularly useful.
• A technology so compelling that it drives the sales of, or leads to widespread adoption of, related technologies.
Example Citation:
• "Said Julian Horwich, executive director of the Chicago Association of Microcomputer Professionals: 'Everybody has only onekiller application. The secretary has a word processor. The manager has a spreadsheet."
— Ken Siegmann, "Developers remain optimistic despite sluggish growth of integrated programs,"PC Week
• "The originalkiller appwas considered to be Lotus 1-2-3, because it made the IBM-compatible personal computer a must-have item in business.
Most recently, the World Wide Web has been called thekiller appfor the Internet, making it essential. And the Internet itself has been called akiller app, validating the concept of computer networks."
— " 'Killer app' apt to be nothing really special,"The Houston Chronicle
Related Words:
serial-killer app
sticky software
Categories:
Programming and Software
Technology (General)

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