What is a simple definition of software?

Answer 1

Software are programs installed on the computer that alter the way it works or adds on new features, as opposed to hardware, which are objects that interact with the computer, such as external drives and video cards.

Answer 2

programs which control the functions of a computer's hardware

Answer 3

Software is a type of written computer program. It is stored in the read and write memory and has to do with the operating system.

Answer 4

Software is a set of instruction,which instructs the hardware for step-by-step operations.