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Software


  • Computer system programs, procedures, and associated documentation that are tools to perform tasks, for example, systems software, utilities, or applications programs.
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    • Software
  • Variants

    • Application software
    • Applications software
    • Computer applications software
    • Computer software
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    • found: RootsMagic 7 : genealogy & family tree software, 2015:container (RootsMagic is the award-winning genealogy software white makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy)
    • found: Multiplication, division : grades 3-4, 2002(series statement: On-track software; subj. hdgs.: Multiplication--Software; Division--Software)
    • found: The British nineteenth century surname atlas, 2015(publisher: Archer Software; subj. hdg.: Names, Personal--Great Britain--Maps--Software.) "System requirements" screen ("The program runs in a fixed size window of 1000 x 700 pixels, regardless of screen resolution. The physical size of this window will depend on your screen resolution, e.g. it will appear smaller if you use 1600 x 1200 etc.")
    • found: Britannica online, Oct. 13, 2022(software, instructions that tell a computer what to do. Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware--i.e., the physical components of a computer system. A set of instructions that directs a computer's hardware to perform a task is called a program, or software program. The two main types of software are system software and application software. System software controls a computer's internal functioning, chiefly through an operating system, and also controls such peripherals as monitors, printers, and storage devices. Application software, by contrast, directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and may be said to include any program that processes data for a user. Application software thus includes word processors, spreadsheets, database management, inventory and payroll programs, and many other "applications." A third software category is that of network software, which coordinates communication between the computers linked in a network.)
    • found: Techopedia, Oct. 13, 2022(Software. Software, in its most general sense, is a set of instructions or programs instructing a computer to do specific tasks. Software is a generic term used to describe computer programs that run on PCs, mobile phones, tablets, or other smart devices. Software is often used to describe all the functional aspects of a computer that do not refer to its physical components (hardware). Scripts, applications, programs and a set of instructions are all terms often used to describe software. Everything that "runs" on a computer, from an operating system, to a diagnostic tool, video game, or app can be defined as software. Four categories of software: Programming software; System software; Application software; Malicious software (malware); Application software is intended to perform certain tasks. Examples of application software include office suites, gaming applications, database systems and educational software. Application software can be a single program or a collection of small programs. This type of software is what consumers most typically think of as "software")
    • found: Dictionary.com, Oct. 13, 2022(software: 1. (Computers). the programs used to direct the operation of a computer, as well as documentation giving instructions on how to use them.)
    • found: LCSH, Oct. 13, 2022(free-floating form subdivision --Software. Use as a form subdivision under topical headings for computer programs that are tools to perform tasks, for example, systems software, utilities, or applications programs; topical heading Computer software. UF Software, Computer. BT Computer systems. SN Here are entered general works on computer programs accompanied by documentation such as manuals, diagrams and operating instructions, etc. Works limited to computer programs are entered under Computer programs)
    • found: MeSH browser, Oct. 13, 2022(Software. SN Sequential operating programs and data which instruct the functioning of a digital computer. UF Computer Applications Software; Computer Programs; Computer Programs and Programming; Computer Software; Computer Software Applications; Open Source Software; Software Engineering; Software Tools)
    • found: Art & architecture thesaurus online, Oct. 12, 2022(software. Computer system programs, procedures, and associated documentation concerned with the operation of data processing systems, and which require hardware for use to be made of them. For individual collections or sequences of code provided by a user to perform a particular task, use "programs." For programs that serve a particular purpose and that may be packaged and sold by a manufacturer use "applications." BT electronic documents. Hierarchical position: information forms (objects) > document genres > documents by form > electronic documents)
  • General Notes

    • Computer system programs, procedures, and associated documentation that are tools to perform tasks, for example, systems software, utilities, or applications programs.
  • History Notes

    • [Established March 2023.]
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  • Change Notes

    • 2022-10-13: new
    • 2023-03-08: revised
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