desktopcompatible
Desktopcompatible is an adjective used in product documentation and marketing to indicate that a software, hardware, or service is designed to function properly on desktop computer environments. It signals compatibility with traditional desktop operating systems and user interfaces, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as with desktop peripherals and input methods such as keyboards and mice.
In software, desktop compatibility often implies availability of installers or packages appropriate for desktop OSes (such
For hardware, desktop-compatible generally means the device ships with drivers and firmware that work with standard
Testing and criteria for desktop compatibility vary by vendor and product type. Validation may include operating
See also: cross-platform, desktop app, desktop environment, compatibility testing.