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/ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ · noun
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM)..
The "software" comprising the carefully planned interpretive routines, compilers, and other aspects of automative programming are at least as important to the modern electronic calculator as its "hardware" of tubes, transistors, wires, tapes and the like.
As originally conceived, the word "software" was merely an obvious way to distinguish a program from the computer itself. A program comprised sequences of changeable instructions each having the power to command the behavior of the permanently crafted machinery, the "hardware."
Cris “Space Rogue” Thomas, another ex-L0pht member who testified alongside Zatko that day, said that L0pht would do everything it could to get companies to collaboratively fix software issues the hacker group found.
The Americans have devoted their attention to the hardware of disarmament: Europeans can make a special contribution to the 'software' or human content of detente.
[…] preview of horrific images to come, as the hardware stage of the war yields to the software — or human — stage.
[…] an extremely long playing time is achieved, which might be unnecessary from a software point of view
There seems to be a growing trend towards endorsement of the C-DAD system by equipment manufacturers and "software" (recorded material) producers around the world.
Software availability will probably be a significant problem for at least the first few months of the system's commercial life. At present there are only two CD pressing plants in operation, CBS/Sony's in Japan and PolyGram's in Germany.
Use software when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Software means (computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM)..
Common synonyms include program, software, app, software system.
Possible antonyms include hardware, computer hardware.
The "software" comprising the carefully planned interpretive routines, compilers, and other aspects of automative programming are at least as important to the modern electronic calculator as its "hardware" of tubes, transistors, wires, tapes and the like.
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