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Noun

Software f. (genitive Software, no plural)

1. software

Derived terms

• Schadsoftware, Softwareentwickler, Softwareentwicklung

Computer software, or just software is a general term primarily used for digitally stored data such as computer programs and other kinds of information read and written by computers. Today, this includes data that has not traditionally been associated with computers, such as film, tapes and records. The term was coined in order to contrast to the old term hardware (meaning physical devices); in contrast to hardware, software is intangible, meaning it "cannot be touched". Software is also sometimes used in a more narrow sense, meaning application software only.

Examples:

• Application software, such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users.
• Firmware, which is software programmed resident to electrically programmable memory devices on board mainboards or other types of integrated hardware carriers.
• Middleware, which controls and co-ordinates distributed systems.
• System software such as operating systems, which govern computing resources and provide convenience for users.
• Software testing is a domain dependent of development and programming. Software testing consists of various methods to test and declare a software product fit before it can be launched for use by either an individual or a group.
• Testware, which is an umbrella term or container term for all utilities and application software that serve in combination for testing a software package but not necessarily may optionally contribute to operational purposes. As such, testware is not a standing configuration but merely a working environment for application software or subsets thereof.
• Video games (except the hardware part)
• Websites

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.

Sourced

• 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.
  • Bill Gates, Bill Gates: The skills you need to succeed. BBC News (14 December 2007).

• Software is like sex; it's better when it's free.
  • Linus Torvalds^{[citation needed]}

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