VDE-Computer Definition. (1) (V ideo D isplay E ditor) A WordStar and WordPerfect-compatible shareware word processor written by Eric Meyer. (2) (V erband D eutscher E lektrotechniker) The German counterpart of the U.S. Underwriters Lab.Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.2) (V erband D eutscher E lektrotechniker) The German counterpart of the U.S. Underwriters Lab. Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.