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Computer software, or just software is a general term used to describe the role that computer programs, procedures and documentation play in a computer system.

The term includes:

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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Program automatically shuts down office PCs when not in use

Technology / Software

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

NEC Corp. says it has developed the country's first software that automatically controls power consumption by personal computers in accordance with the patterns of its user's PC activity.


Online collaboration with built-in clarity

Online collaboration with built-in clarity

Technology / Software

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Software packages that interoperate while providing online users with an overview of their colleagues' work may finally threaten the dominance of email as the world's premier collaboration ...


The Windows 7 launch also gave a bump to personal computer (PC) sales

Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD

Technology / Software

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 1.4 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.


Microsoft is raising cloud computing concerns

Microsoft raises cloud computing concerns

Technology / Software

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 1.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Packaged software powerhouse Microsoft on Thursday released a paper outlining privacy concerns businesses should consider prior to leaping into the computing "cloud."


Microsoft CEO: Windows 7 Japan sales 'fantastic' (AP)

Microsoft CEO: Windows 7 Japan sales 'fantastic'

Technology / Software

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(AP) -- Sales of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.


Wimba providing classroom alternative in light of flu outbreaks

Technology / Software

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

As U.S. cases of the H1N1 flu steadily rise, colleges and universities nationwide are arranging other means of connecting students with their peers, professors and administrators, should an outbreak occur.


Microsoft lays off 800 more workers worldwide

Technology / Business

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says it is cutting 800 more jobs. That's in addition to the 5,000 layoffs it announced in January.


Online payment firm PayPal has opened its software platform to outside developers

PayPal courts outside developers

Technology / Internet

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

PayPal has opened its software platform to outside developers in a move designed to unleash a flood of creative uses for the online financial transaction service.


Zooming in on data

Technology / Software

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies of all sizes are struggling with the growing flood of data and information. Staff can quickly lose sight of impending risks or hidden opportunities. Now a new zoom software is helping users get ...


Research leads to improved human, object detection technology

Research leads to improved human, object detection technology

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When searching for basketball videos online, a long list of websites appears, which may contain a picture or a word describing a basketball. But what if the computer could search inside videos for a basketball? ...


Hooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (13) | comments 3

The spread of malicious software, also known as malware or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every ...


Ibn Sina sports a white cloak, golden-trimmed robe, a turban and grey beard

Robots primed for 'are you being served' role in Arabic

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

A laboratory in the UAE has built what it says is the world's first Arabic-speaking robot which could soon go into mass production to serve as staff in shopping malls.


Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Technology / Software

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (13) | comments 0

A Microsoft security report released Monday warns that cyber crooks are digging into computers for weak spots to penetrate with worms -- malicious software that steals control or data.


Scientist Leonard Kleinrock poses with the first Interface Message Processor

Internet turns 40 with birthday bash

Technology / Internet

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Technology and media stars, pundits and entrepreneurs joined the Internet's father to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his culture-changing child.


Software That's Resilient Against Hacker Attack

Software That's Resilient Against Hacker Attack

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 7

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers headed by Martin Rinard, a professor of computer science at MIT, have developed new software that automatically patches errors in deployed software in a matter of minutes.