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BORIS for Microsoft-Windows, published by Friard, O. and Gamba, M., is an event logging software application designed for video and audio coding as well as live observations. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the systematic recording and analysis of behavioral events, enabling users to code observational data either directly during live sessions or retrospectively from recorded media. The software is characterized as easy to use, which makes it accessible to researchers and observers who need to log events without extensive technical training. Typical use cases include behavioral research workflows where observers must annotate occurrences, durations, and sequences of events captured in video or audio material, as well as situations requiring real-time event recording during direct observation sessions. BORIS falls into the category of event logging and behavioral observation software, a class of tools commonly applied in fields where structured coding of media and live activity is required. The application is distributed as free and open-source software, meaning it can be obtained at no cost and its source code is openly available for inspection and modification under its licensing terms. In terms of platform availability, BORIS is offered for GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, and macOS, providing cross-platform compatibility for users working in different operating system environments; the entry cataloged here corresponds specifically to the Microsoft Windows edition. The current cataloged version of BORIS for Microsoft-Windows is 9.13.0, and according to the available catalog data, one version of the software is recorded. By combining event logging functionality with support for both media-based coding and live observation, BORIS serves as a flexible tool for organizing and documenting observational data, while its free and open-source nature and multi-platform support make it broadly accessible across research and observational settings.
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