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In marketing terminology, a killer application (commonly shortened to killer app) is any computer program that is so necessary or desirable that it proves the core value of some larger technology, such as computer hardware, gaming console, software, a programming language, software platform, or an operating system. In other words, consumers would buy the (usually expensive) hardware just to run that application. A killer app can substantially increase sales of the platform on which it runs.
One of the first examples of a killer application is generally agreed to be the VisiCalc spreadsheet for the Apple II series. Because it was not available on other computers for 12 months, people spent $100 for the software first, then $2,000 to $10,000 on the Apple computer they needed to run it.BYTE wrote in 1980, "VisiCalc is the first program available on a microcomputer that has been responsible for sales of entire systems", while Creative Computing's VisiCalc review was subtitled "reason enough for owning a computer". Others also chose to develop software, such as EasyWriter, for the Apple II first because of its higher sales, helping Apple defeat rivals Commodore International and Tandy Corporation.
http://www.ted.com Over the past few centuries, Western cultures have been very good at creating general prosperity for themselves. Historian Niall Ferguson asks: Why the West, and less so the rest? He suggests half a dozen big ideas from Western culture -- call them the 6 killer apps -- that promote wealth, stability and innovation. And in this new century, he says, these apps are all shareable. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Ga...
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Everyone has an idea for the next killer app. However, these ideas are often like armpits, everyone has one and they all stink. Yet, there are ways to think about the needs of the market and make an app to fill that need. But how can you come up with a killer app idea? In today's video Jayce talks about choosing a killer app idea. He talks about how to look at the market and evaluate what is already done, and what is not. Jayce gives some great information for people looking to create the next killer app. Check out this video to see what he has to say. XDA Portal: http://www.xda-developers.com XDA Forums: http://forum.xda-developers.com XDA Developer TV: http://www.xda.tv/ Check out Jayce's HowToBecomeTV YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/HowToBecomeTV Check Out XDA on Social...
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In an increasingly digital world, apps are our constant companion. But when you have RJ Naved on the other end of the call, the app is bound to be ridiculous, as this guys finds out! Kya 'app' jaan na chahenge is app ke baare mein? Watch the video now! Drop in your feedback in the comment box below. For more details, 'Like' us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadioMirchi 'Follow' us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/RadioMirchi 'Subscribe' to the New Exclusive Murga Channel:http://bit.ly/148F8xe Add us to your circle on Google+:https://plus.google.com/+Mirchi983Fm
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