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Programs, procedures and data associated with the operation of a computer system.
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There are two types of software—system software which controls the operation of the computer, (i.e., Windows, DOS,) and application software (i.e., Word, EXCEL, MS ACCESS, Lotus). (Statistics Canada, Educational Resources, Glossary of Statistical Terms).
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Glossary of Terms for the Standardization of Geographical Names, United Nations Group of Experts on Geographic Names, United Nations, New York, 2002.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 |
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updated on Monday, February 17, 2003 |
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