For Software we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Ancestors, Computer Technology, E-Learning, Graphics, Hardware, Health Informatics, Internet, Phishing, Podcast and Technology.

Software (Ancestors)

In a genealogical sense, usually a lineage link computer program that allows the user to enter and print out information on individuals and their relationships to others in the database; other specialty software packages provide additional functionality such as scrapbooking, source citation, reunion planning, etc.

Software (Computer Technology)

The programs that run on computer hardware. This can include operating systems, office suites, games, and Web browsers. Software runs on hardware.

Software (E-Learning)

A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do; a program.

Software (Graphics, Hardware)

A term that describes the page layout, illustration and image editing tools that are used in desktop publishing. The term software is synonymous with the terms "program" and "application." The slang term "code" also refers to software.

Software (Health Informatics)

Synony fo compute program Se also Application.

Software (Internet)

A computer program, which provides the instructions which enable the computer hardware to work. System software, such as Windows or MacOS, operate the machine itself, and applications software, such as spreadsheet or word processing programs, provide specific functionality.

Software (Phishing)

A computer program with instructions that enable the computer hardware to work. System software — such as Windows or MacOS — operate the machine itself, and applications software — such as spreadsheet or word processing programs — provide specific functionality.

Software (Podcast)

Programs or data - on a computer or computer based system.

Software (Technology)

Computer programs; instructions that make hardware work. Two main types of software are system software (operating systems), which controls the workings of the computer, and applications, such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and databases, which perform the tasks for which people use computers. Two additional categories, which are neither system nor application software but contain elements of both, are network software, which enables groups of computers to communicate, and language software, which provides programmers with the tools they need to write programs. In addition to these task-based categories, several types of software are described based on their method of distribution. These include packaged software (canned programs), sold primarily through retail outlets; freeware and public domain software, which are distributed free of charge; shareware, which is also distributed free of charge, although users are requested to pay a small registration fee for continued use of the program; and vaporware, software that is announced by a company or individuals but either never makes it to market or is very late. See also application, canned software, freeware, network software, operating system, shareware, system software, vaporware. Compare firmware, hardware, liveware.

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