Software

Intellectual property - copyright - information technology.

Software includes computer programs and other instructions that control what computers and similar devices do.

Contrasted with hardware, which is the physical item - or items.

See also

• App
• Code
• Copyright
• Design
• Development
• Information technology
• Intangible assets
• Intellectual property
• Middleware
• Open source
• Patent
• Proprietary
• Royalty