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Computer software (or simply software) is essentially a computer program encoded in such a fashion that the program (the instruction set) contents can be changed with minimal effort. Computer software can have various functions such as controlling hardware, performing computations, communication with other software, human interaction, etc; all of which are prescribed in the program.

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Introduction
Relationship to hardware
System and application software
Software program and library
Users see three layers of software
Software creation
Software in operation
Software quality and reliability
Software patents
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