Computer software is the information within a computer, including computer programs and information which is used to effect the control of those programs, which is able to actively manipulate information within the computer.
Types of software include operating systems, system software, utility software, development tools, and application software.
Slightly inaccurate synonym for computer program.
See the Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for "software".
See the Wikipedia article for "computer software".
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