The original Macintosh had an Applications folder. App is what I use to cut through tech speak for people at work because the shortcut is less daunting. They have apps on their phone. They must not be scary like Programs and Applications.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I remember "killer app" being a phrase I regularly heard in the 90's.

[–] GamingChairModel@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

But also, you're right. Here's an article from 1994 describing Visicalc as a "Killer App" from the late 1970's, that prompted people to buy personal computers.

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[–] dan69@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

I think it’s spelled “A1” thanks to our Education Secretary

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Make it stop!

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

package = app

[–] kaeurenne@lemmy.kadaikupi.site 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Source code = app

Function = app

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

library = app
object code = app
machine code = app
binary = app
linker = app
bits = app
data = app
state = app
stack = app
heap = app
variables = app
memory allocator = app
memory = app
transistors = app
silicon = app
wires = app
pcb = app
electrons = app
leptons = app

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

It's worse if you have ever worked in food service. "App" is short for "appetizer".

::cries in very specific form of confusion::

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Does your app have an app for its app?

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