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Singular software

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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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Fri Jul 31 15:37:16 2009

Software includes things such as websites, programs or video games, that are coded by programming languages like C or C++.

"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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Fri Jul 31 20:19:55 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

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Answered by Andrew W - Wed Feb 11 09:53:03 2009

What software out there is excellent in doing enterprise planning?
Q. I am looking for software that will model and optimize my business. This software has to be able model financials, do enterprise wide planning and be able to tie it all back to my financial statement? I need the ability to run "what-if" scenario's and see the outcome of my decision, before i actually make the decision.
Asked by JTT300 - Thu May 3 11:02:41 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. JTT300, the best software out there is called EO. Which stands for Enterprise Optimizer. The software maker is River Logic. www.riverlogic.com This software will allow you to model any business in any industry. You have the ability to run what-if scenarios, optimize all areas of your business. Most software pieces out there are only able to model sections of a business, i.e supply chain. With EO you can model all section AND tie it to financials...You get the ability to run P&L statements, Run an M&A analysis, and many more...
Answered by Travis B - Thu May 3 11:09:48 2007

What is the easiest software for creating a good digital model of a room?
Q. I need to create a digital model of an existing room, including positioning of the existing decoration (paintings, architectural ornamentation) on the walls and ceiling. Ideally, I'd like to end up with a digital model which will allow me to see how things are positioned in space from different viewpoints. Is there an easy software program which will do this, or is it worthwhile to hire someone experienced in CAD software to do it?
Asked by MFB - Mon Aug 18 13:00:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are looking for easy and cheap you can go with Google Sketchup, which should do the job (especially if it is just for visualizing). It is a free download and I'd say the learning curve for what you want to do might be about an hour. You can download it here: Chris
Answered by Chris - Mon Aug 18 14:32:59 2008

From Yahoo Answer Search: "software"
Fri Jul 31 02:00:15 2009

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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