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Singular software

Plural uncountable

software (uncountable)

  1. (computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM). Compare hardware.
    • 1958, John W. Tukey, "The Teaching of Concrete Mathematics" in The American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 65, no. 1 (Jan. 1958), pp 1-9:
      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.
    • 1995, Paul Niquette, Softword: Provenance for the Word ‘Software’:
      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."

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Wed Jun 10 17:02:05 2009

Software includes websites, programs, video games, etc. that are coded by programming languages like C, C++, etc.

"Software" is sometimes used in a broader context to mean anything which is not hardware but which is used with hardware, such as film, tapes and records.

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Wed Jun 10 15:05:59 2009

What software and hosting do I need to start an online community site where people can post articles or music?
Q. What software and hosting do I need to start an online community site where people can post articles or music? I'd like to start an online site like ezinearticles or other article posting site. What host and/or what software is required? Also, I'd like to start an online site for musicians to post their songs and blogs. What hosts do you recommend and what software or program for these? Thanks. To clarify - I want to open a large site 1 - offering members a free webpage and the ability to submit many articles each, photos, and comments, etc., like ezinearticles.com or those others. Also, for another site, 2 - I'd like to open a music site, where music artists can upload their own songs, videos and info, blogs,etc. sell music maybe,… [cont.]
Asked by Writer - Thu Feb 5 13:48:46 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Phpbb is open source and plus its more userfriendly than vbulletin .. More themes and more support ..Vbulletin mostly used by large professional organisations and is expensive..Very few templates and themes..Me I prefer Phpbb3 cuz its more modern ..ALot cooler to me Currently I am sellimg a loveley established phpbb3 board Plus a vbulletin board Let me know host2001@gmail.com
Answered by Andrew W - Wed Feb 11 09:53:03 2009

How do i uninstall a software without using a control panel?
Q. I had to download my printer software for hp. Unfortunately I downloaded the software in some european language and now I am trying to uninstall it but it won't let me. It shows an error in some language which I can't read. So basically I can't uninstall the software from the control panel. Is there any other way of getting rid of this software so I can install one that is in English ! Thanks in advance
Asked by vishal1987 - Wed Mar 18 13:16:51 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. CCleaner should be able to do this for you. If you just delete the folder, you aren't deleting the registry entry for the program you are deleting. In order to delete the whole program you would need to delete registry entries as well. A program I installed, not long ago, didn't come with an uninstall file. I found CCleaner and it was able to uninstall the program for me. Or you can always go to the Hp support forums and find yourself a better answer You can even ask the same question over there as well with a fairly similar setup.
Answered by Curious G - Wed Mar 18 13:33:20 2009

What billing software does your small business use and why?
Q. What billing software does your small business use and why? List good solid reasons why your business uses the software it uses. Stories are helpful.
Asked by Patrick - Thu Nov 6 11:17:49 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Peachtree I don't have a whole lot of info, it's just what our tech guy suggested.
Answered by Amanda - Thu Nov 6 11:22:18 2008

From Yahoo Answer Search: "software"
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Computer software is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures and documentation that perform some task on a computer system.

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  • A solid working knowledge of productivity software and other IT tools has become a basic foundation for success in virtually any career. Beyond that, however, I don't think you can overemphasise the importance of having a good background in maths and science.

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