The last of these is defined as those laptops and desktops "used in or affecting interstate commerce".
Then technology companies digitized the cards, moving them off desks and onto computer desktops, using small scanners that sorted the information into neatly organized databases.
Hummingbird's software enables desktops using Windows to be connected to mainframe computers and servers.
Not clear whether mobile web use is additive, or whether it's replacing desktop use.
The company also hopes that it can use mobile to reach new audiences in developing markets where desktop use is relatively uncommon.
And sure enough, both printers are so quiet, compact and effective that they're almost worth considering for everyday desktop use.
I.B.M., Mr. Handy said, is conducting dozens of assessments for corporate customers of Linux desktop use as part of a program to reduce costs.
As mobile continues to take share from desktop, some industries have been particularly affected, and they are seeing significant declines in desktop use of their products as a result.
Although multi-touch screens have recently been integrated into desktop use, most users prefer a classical mouse for desktop input.
The number of people using smartphones or tablets to access news grew significantly, while desktop use dropped, but computers still account for well over half of all browsing.
