Mathematica 1.0 was one of the most distinctive applications for the short-lived NeXT Computer. It still sets the standard for symbolic math and visualization on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix. Mathematica 1.0 can be described as which of the following applications?
A) Dominant
B) Analogous
C) Hardware
D) Strategic
E) Killer

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Mathematica 1.0 is described as a "killer" application because it was a highly desirable or necessary application that significantly drove sales of the NeXT Computer, much like how certain applications today can drive the success of a platform or device.