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Categories

Browse influential desktop software by the work it helps people do.

Operating Systems12 entries

The system software that provides the foundation for desktop computing.

Office & Productivity14 entries

Tools for writing, calculation, planning and everyday work.

Graphics & Design12 entries

Applications for illustration, image editing and visual communication.

Internet & Communication16 entries

Browsers, messaging and network applications that connected desktop users.

Multimedia & Audio11 entries

Tools for listening, recording and producing sound and media.

Video & 3D9 entries

Applications for video editing, animation and three-dimensional creation.

Developer Tools15 entries

Editors, IDEs and version control systems used to build software.

System Utilities7 entries

Tools for managing, compressing and maintaining desktop systems.

Databases & Desktop Publishing4 entries

Desktop database, publishing and reference products.

Engineering & Technical Software1 entries

Specialist tools for engineering, CAD and technical design.