Desktop (word processor)

Desktop is a WYSIWYG word processor for computers Sinclair ZX Spectrum and compatible (e. g. Didaktik). It is a word processor of Czech origin, its author is Tomáš Vilím who used the name "Universum" as his author name. Distributor of the program was Proxima - Software.
Destop is very advanced word processor when compared with other ZX Spectrum word processors, it uses proportional fonts and it can use four different font in one document. However, it is not possible to use bold and italics variant, every variant needs to use independent font.
Program was distributed with three supporting programs:
Several printers and plotters were supported for printing the text:
The driver "Ultra LQ" was developed for better printing at Epson compatible printers, it prints the letters in the matrix of 16 by 24 points instead of original 8 by 12 points. The driver "Ultra BT" for better printing at BT100 printer existed too. These drivers were distributed as independent software packages.
Special version of Desktop with driver of D-100 printer existed, because D-100 was not compatible with Epson printers. Also a version supporting PRT 42G printer existed.
Four sets of supporting programs, drivers, fonts, images were developed and distributed under the names "Klub uživatelů Desktopu 1 - 4" (in English "Desktop user club 1 - 4").
"Klub uživatelů Desktopu 1" contains following:
"Klub uživatelů Desktopu 2" is the driver "Ultra BT".
"Klub uživatelů Desktopu 3" contains following:
"Klub uživatelů Desktopu 4" are drivers "Ultra LX" and "Ultra LQ".
The next supporting programs were distributed in a set "Public 12 - pro Desktop" (in English "Public 12 - for Desktop"):
All programs are now available to use for free.