what is computer software?
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Software that you install onto your pc.  \n\nLike, Windows.
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The software that operates the computer\n\nlike the Winows software
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System software is a generic term referring to any computer software whose purpose is to help run the computer system. Most of it is responsible directly for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system.\n\nSystem software is in contrast to application software, which helps solve user problems directly.\n\nSystem software performs tasks like transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a display. Specific kinds of system software include loading programs, operating systems, device drivers, programming tools, compilers, assemblers, linkers, and utilities.\n\nSoftware libraries that perform generic functions also tend to be regarded as system software, although the dividing line is fuzzy; while a C runtime library is generally agreed to be part of the system, an OpenGL or database library is less obviously so.\n\nSystem software can be stored on non-volatile storage on integrated circuits that is usually termed firmware.
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Most likely. Almost anything can be installed on a computer. Take a chance and try it. You can always take the software back to the store if it can't.
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Software that is used to train people or software that allows people to create programs to train people.
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Science is the learning and programming. Applications are what you install on your computer, the programs.
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you're kidding right?\n\nSoftware.\n\nHardware is everything tangible. An OS is a medium for hardware and application to communicate.
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A computer program is an algorithm used to imput some data and output a desired result. The program is written in a language (high level language or low level language). The language (high level or low lewel) is compiled (translated) in machine language (processor language)- finally a binary sequence of 0 and 1 interpreted and understand by the processor who is executing his own instructions (tasks).  Simple, no? ;)
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An operating system (OS) is a computer program that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer. At the foundation of all system software, the OS performs basic tasks such as controlling and allocating memory, prioritizing system requests, controlling input and output devices, facilitating networking, and managing files. It also may provide a graphical user interface for higher level functions.\nclick here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system#Introduction
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Computer, machine that performs tasks, such as calculations or electronic communication, under the control of a set of instructions called a program. Programs usually reside within the computer and are retrieved and processed by the computer’s electronics. The program results are stored or routed to output devices, such as video display monitors or printers. Computers perform a wide variety of activities reliably, accurately, and quickly.\n\nPeople use computers in many ways. In business, computers track inventories with bar codes and scanners, check the credit status of customers, and transfer funds electronically. In homes, tiny computers embedded in the electronic circuitry of most appliances control the indoor temperature, operate home security systems, tell the time, and turn videocassette recorders (VCRs) on and off. Computers in automobiles regulate the flow of fuel, thereby increasing gas mileage, and are used in anti-theft systems. Computers also entertain, creating digitized sound on stereo systems or computer-animated features from a digitally encoded laser disc. Computer programs, or applications, exist to aid every level of education, from programs that teach simple addition or sentence construction to programs that teach advanced calculus. Educators use computers to track grades and communicate with students; with computer-controlled projection units, they can add graphics, sound, and animation to their communications (see Computer-Aided Instruction). Computers are used extensively in scientific research to solve mathematical problems, investigate complicated data, or model systems that are too costly or impractical to build, such as testing the air flow around the next generation of aircraft. The military employs computers in sophisticated communications to encode and unscramble messages, and to keep track of personnel and supplies.\n\nThe physical computer and its components are known as hardware. Computer hardware includes the memory that stores data and program instructions; the central processing unit (CPU) that carries out program instructions; the input devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, that allow the user to communicate with the computer; the output devices, such as printers and video display monitors, that enable the computer to present information to the user; and buses (hardware lines or wires) that connect these and other computer components. The programs that run the computer are called software. Software generally is designed to perform a particular type of task—for example, to control the arm of a robot to weld a car’s body, to write a letter, to display and modify a photograph, or to direct the general operation of the computer.\n\nWhen a computer is turned on it searches for instructions in its memory. These instructions tell the computer how to start up. Usually, one of the first sets of these instructions is a special program called the operating system, which is the software that makes the computer work. It prompts the user (or other machines) for input and commands, reports the results of these commands and other operations, stores and manages data, and controls the sequence of the software and hardware actions. When the user requests that a program run, the operating system loads the program in the computer’s memory and runs the program. Popular operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and the Macintosh system (Mac OS), have graphical user interfaces (GUIs)—that use tiny pictures, or icons, to represent various files and commands. To access these files or commands, the user clicks the mouse on the icon or presses a combination of keys on the keyboard. Some operating systems allow the user to carry out these tasks via voice, touch, or other input methods.\n\nTo process information electronically, data are stored in a computer in the form of binary digits, or bits, each having two possible representations (0 or 1). If a second bit is added to a single bit of information, the
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SAP is a software for corporations. It is a complex and powerful system which supports the business of a company.
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Computer.  It is interactive.
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Computer science is research and development into new algorithms, and research into the capabilities of Turing machines.  This is to be distinguished from software engineering, which is the application of existing algorithms to real-world problems.
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Technically speaking, the software comes with one license, meaning that you're only supposed to put it on a single computer.  However, it's a known fact that pretty much everyone uses software over and over again on different computers.  And there's nothing built into the software to stop you from doing it, so it's your call.
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yahoo answer that you use to post the question runs on internet browser (=computer application), and words or spreadsheet or graphics or presentation you do on your computer is computer application. software that runs on your computer which makes your computer of some use (useful) is called application.
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in computer u r loading software into the hardware\nin other u load hardware into the software ............\n\n:-)
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Its basically CAD (COmputer aided design) software that enginers use to design products. it show spec on your design and can show you virtual example of what your desining, used to build houses, make parts ect.. just a ton of things you can do with it..