Computer software (or simply software) is the programs and procedures that enable a computer to perform a specific task, as opposed to the physical components of the system (hardware). This includes application software such as a word processor, which enables a user to perform a task, and system software such as an operating system, which enables other software to run properly, by interfacing with hardware and with other software.
The term "software" was first used in this sense by John W. Tukey in 1957. In computer science and software engineering, computer software is all information processed by computer systems, programs and data. The concept of reading different sequences of instructions into the memory of a device to control computations was invented by Charles Babbage as part of his difference engine. The theory that is the basis for most modern software was first proposed by Alan Turing in his 1935 essay Computable numbers with an application to the Entscheidungsproblem. Hally, Mike (2005:79). Electronic brains/Stories from the dawn of the computer age. British Broadcasting Corporation and Granta Books, London. ISBN 1-86-207663-4.

BuildACommunity.com - Ecreations Software provides a collection of scripts for online communities, such as e-cards, forums, classifieds, chat, mailer and galleries. [Linux]
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ESX Engineering - Ready-to-use software platform that delivers a total environment for development and management of community based sites.
Meta Description: [ ESX home page. ]
Inchima - Software and portal solutions for online communities. Modules include discussion forums, content management, messaging and directories as well as custom components.
Meta Description: [ Inchima is an integrated marketing and new media Company offering a wide range of marketing services. ]
OpenACS (Open Architecture Community System) - Open-source toolkit for building scalable community-oriented web applications. Features a large database model of web collaboration, and over 70 application building blocks. (Linux or BSD, Aolserver, Oracle or PostgreSQL)
Specialty Match Network - Customized software for community facilities such as online matching, polls, forums, weblog, chat and email. Remote hosting services available. [.NET]
Meta Description: [ Hosted Social Networks, Social Networking and Event Based Social Networking Tools. ]
Thumper - Perl scripts provide member web space, chat rooms, discussion boards and photo galleries. Remote hosting also available. [Perl]
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Web Crossing - Software bundle that includes discussion groups/bulletin boards, integrated newsgroups and mailing lists, full email services, calendar services, auctions, real-time chats and live events. Also offers hosted services. (Linux, Windows, MacOS)
Meta Description: [ Web Crossing is a leader in intranet/internet servers offering online conferencing solutions through discussion forums and chat rooms, with server-side scripting to allow extensive web application development such as e-commerce sites, customer service applications, calendars, auctions, and more. ]
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