single-user program
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈjuːzər ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: single-user programs
programa de usuário único
1. A computer program designed to be used by only one person at a time, with no capability for multiple simultaneous users
This single-user program cannot handle concurrent access from different workstations.
Este programa de usuário único não pode lidar com acesso simultâneo de diferentes estações de trabalho.
2. Software that operates on a personal computer or workstation intended for individual use rather than networked or shared environments
The accounting software is a single-user program that runs on one desktop computer.
O software de contabilidade é um programa de usuário único que funciona em um computador desktop.
This is technical terminology primarily used in computing and information technology contexts. The term became more prominent during the personal computer revolution of the 1980s-1990s when distinguishing between single-user desktop software and enterprise multi-user systems was important for business decisions. In Brazil, this distinction remains relevant in IT departments and tech discussions.
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