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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.
Relationship to hardware
Computer software is so called in contrast to computer hardware, which encompasses the physical interconnections and devices required to store and execute (or run) the software. In computers, software is loaded into RAM and executed in the central processing unit. At the lowest level, software consists of a machine language specific to an individual processor. A machine language consists of groups of binary values signifying processor instructions (object code), which change the state of the computer from its preceding state. Software is an ordered sequence of instructions for changing the state of the computer hardware in a particular sequence. It is generally written in high-level programming languages that are easier and more efficient for humans to use (closer to natural language) than machine language. High-level languages are compiled or interpreted into machine language object code. Software may also be written in an assembly language, essentially, a mnemonic representation of a machine language using a natural language alphabet. Assembly language must be assembled into object code via an assembler. More on [ Computer software ]
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3i Infotech, Ltd - USA. Developers of software and services for a wide range of industrial applications. Line planning, product tracking and quality auditing packages for the apparel industry.
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AllCad Technologies, Ltd - Hong Kong. Embroidery software and equipment for the textile and electrical industries. Design, drawing, plotting and scanning software and systems for embroidery manufacturers. Detailed system specifications.
AMS Inc. - Offers CUTPLAN, which features cut order planning, fabric roll allocation and materials utilization. Includes program details, a list of clients, case studies, articles and screen shots. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
Meta Description: [ CUTPLAN Intelligent Cut Order Planning Software helps you save material and optimize your entire cutting process. ]
Apparel Business Systems - Provides a modular solution for the apparel, footwear and sewn products industries and focuses on the computing needs of manufacturers, contractors, distributors and importers. Includes details of products and services. Located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA.
Meta Description: [ Apparel Business Systems, provides a modular solution to the Apparel, Footwear and related industries our primary focus has been to meet the computing needs of manufacturers, contractors, distributors and importers. The applications are developed with a modular design- each module containing ... ]
Apparel Information Management System - USA. Complete order and production processing system for apparel manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors. AIMS handles every aspect of your business: from sales through production; including the distribution of finished product.
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ApparelXML - India. Developers of supply chain solutions for clothing manufacturers. Visibility and control for development, sourcing and contract manufacturing on short term and long term through XML based online systems.
Aria Apparel Software - USA. Apparel software supporting ERP, EDI, CRM, PLM, Accounting, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management and Business Intelligence for apparel manufacturers, importers and wholesalers.
Autometrix - USA. Developers of CAD software for patterns, sail and awning design. Also, precision cutting systems, and plotters and digitizers. Download of software, program updates and tutorials.
BASS Software - Apparel 21 - Australia. Developers of fully integrated business solutions for all sectors of the apparel industry, manufacturing, wholesale and retail. Includes product development, MRP, capacity planning, RF warehousing, financials, POS, purchasing, barcode tracking.
Blue Fox - Provides NedGraphics and Porini CAD/CAM software to the textile and apparel industry. Includes a company profile, product descriptions, services and download requirements.
Meta Description: [ Porini is the global leader in Complete Textile and Apparel Software, enabling lean operations and speed to market from concept to customer delivery. NedGraphics provides CAD/CAM solutions for the design, presentation and production of any type of carpet, rug or jacquard woven fabric. Strong prod... ]
Browzwear International Ltd. - Israel. Provide 3D apparel design tools and a virtual fitting service based on a 3D representation of the user's image.
Meta Description: [ V-Stitcher from Browzwear is revolutionizing the fashion industry. Powered by one of the worlds most powerful 3D real-time engines, V-Stitcher offers industry players breakthrough true-to-life garment modeling. ]
Cad Cam Solutions Australia Pty., Ltd - Developers of pattern design, grading, detailing, marker layout software and CAD drafting system for dressmaking and design. Demonstration videos. On-line purchasing facility. Technical FAQ. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Fashion CAD software for pattern making with pattern design, drafting, grading, marker layout and a fully featured CAD drafting system., Fashion CAD software for pattern making with pattern design, drafting, grading, marker layout and a fully featured CAD drafting system. ]
Computer Consulting and Software - USA. Developers of sales order, inventory, purchase order and production software programs for the apparel manufacturing and distribution industries. Also, training services for Open Systems Accounting Software.
Meta Description: [ Resellers of OSAS and Traverse Accounting Software ]
ComputerCare - USA. Apparel software AS/400 and NT platforms with a plan to fit any budget.
Meta Description: [ Apparel Software and ERP Software Solutions at ComputerCare. Specializing in the apparel industry. ]
Consult+, Ltd - Bulgaria. CAD/CAM systems and technologies for fashion collections and pattern design, grading and marker making, plotting, optimized spreading and cutting of materials, CNC cutters control, conversion of data/files from other CAD systems
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Cressida Associates - USA. Software made specifically for the apparel and garment manufacturers, EDI and network consulting and services.
Datas, Ltd - Romania. Developers of software programs for production performance analysis applications in the garment manufacturing industry. English and Romanian.
Eurostaff Systems Srl - Italy. Design, development and manufacture of textile CAD systems and software for size development, marker making, and design creation and management in the garment industry. Extensive technical information. English and Italian.
Meta Description: [ Wear Cadfè is a textile CAD system for size development and marker making production of the garment industry. ]
Fashion CAD - Fashion CAD software for computerised pattern making for the apparel and garment manufacturing industries.
Meta Description: [ Fashion CAD software for pattern making with pattern design, drafting, grading, marker layout and a fully featured CAD drafting system., Fashion CAD software for pattern making with pattern design, drafting, grading, marker layout and a fully featured CAD drafting system. ]
Fashion Matters - Australia . Suppliers of CAD based graphics design software for the fashion industry. Staff training and technical support services.
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FashionFindings - USA. FashionFindings digital clip-art of apparel and textile related products. Available in EPS and TIFF format for Macintosh and Windows.
Meta Description: [ Apparel and textile fashion clip-art. ]
FashionMark Solutions, Inc - Canada. Pattern design, and grading and marking software for the apparel industry. Also, product data management software. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Fashionmark Solutions is an automated pattern management service bureau located in Vancouver, Canada. Using the latest technology, we provide customers with accurate patterns, expert grading and efficient markers. Whether your company is large or small, we offer the advantages of high-end profess... ]
FitMe - USA. FitMe Size Genie web service provides individualized information about size and fit to apparel shoppers.
Meta Description: [ FitMe's Size Genie helps you choose the right size clothing in a variety of brands. Sign up and find individualized information on size and fit in more than 400 brands. Tell your retailer to offer the Size Genie through their web site or their store. ]
Gresham Reactor - UK. Offers interactive static and variable data ticketing management software and printing services.
Integrety Software Systems, Ltd - UK. Multi-national company involved in developing software for the construction, retail, office products and merchant industries. Laundry management software enabling companies to control all operations effectively, from production to invoicing and contract management.
Meta Description: [ Integrity software develops, markets and supports market-leading software applications for the construction, retail, office and laundry industries. These include accounting software, ecommerce software, project management software and inventory software for construction, builders providers, offic... ]
Magnal Inc. - Canada. Apparel manufacturing shop floor control software and MTM standard data software for setting factory rates.
Meta Description: [ Apparel and Manufacturing Consulting, Factory Management Software and MTM Based Standard Data Software ]
My Virtual Model, Inc - Developers of Internet based dressing and fitting software for on-line apparel shopping sites. Interactive modeling facility. English and French.
OptiTex Cad - USA. Software solution for computerized pattern apparel design, grading and marker making on your personal computer.
Pattern-Making Calculator - Pattern-making Calculator is a unique Windows OS calculator specially designed for pattern-making purposes: numbers in decimal and simple fractions; conversion between imperial and metric units; special functions for calculating pattern dimensions.
Meta Description: [ Free Pattern-Making Calculator ]
PatternMaker Software - USA. Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP software designed to create customized clothing patterns. Different software levels to fill a variety of needs from the home sewer to professional and industry. Free 30 day trial downloads.
Prima Solutions - UK. The PrimaNet supply chain software for clothing and footwear from product development, order management, e-commerce, financials to business intelligence
Meta Description: [ Prima Solutions is a leading provider of specialist business systems to the clothing and footwear industry. The PrimaNet® supply chain and order fulfilment solution covers Product Development, Order Management, Manufacturing, EPOS, CRM, e-Commerce, Wardrobe Management, Garment Service and Renta... ]
REACH Sewn Technologies and Consulting Pvt. Ltd. - India. Offers pre-packaged products, custom solutions, consulting services and offshore development facilities to its clients.
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Screentek Business Solutions, LLC - USA. Developers of business software for the screenprinting, embroidery, and specialties industries.
Meta Description: [ Software for Screenprinting and Embroidery Companies and well as Inkjet and Laser Film for Screenprinting. ]
SoftSpec - Australia. Developers of software packages for fashion designers and product development, managing the manufacturing cycle from sampling to production.
Meta Description: [ SoftSpec Lite is apparel size-spec software purpose-designed for fashion designers and production personnel. ]
Stirling Cutting Services Ltd - New Zealand - We are the Asia Pacific distributor for the leading CAD/CAM apparel design software PAD System Technologies. Stirling Cutting Services are also the Australasian distributors for the Ioline range of plotters. Other services include, digitising, marker making and computerised cutting.
TAPS - USA. Providing software solutions for the apparel industry. Features such as inventory management, order entry, invoicing, pick ticketing, EDI and factor integration, and accounts receivable.
The Right Size - USA. Developers of on-line tools for size and style recommendation for the apparel retailing industry.
Meta Description: [ TheRightSize -- Size and style recommendation applications, for apparel retailers. ]
TUKAweb - Fashion design and forecasting service portal - USA India - Our online services support pattern development, data conversion and plotting. We offer rental of CAD software on a monthly basis as well as fashion forecasting with pattern blocks ... and more.
Meta Description: [ TUKATECH INC is an Apparel based Software Development company based in Los Angeles, CA. TUKATECH specializes in CAD/CAM patternmaking, grading and markermaking software. TUKATECH also supports the Apparel Industry with a variety of solutions from dress forms to 3D virtual sample making tools. ]
Visuality - Developers of visual communication software for the fashion design, merchandising and retail industries. Requires Flash version 6 plug-in.
Meta Description: [ Visuality is an innovative tool designed for fashion-driven teams to create organized picture groups and securely manage their communication. ]
Wilcom Pty., Ltd - Australia. Developers of software for design, production, management and e-commerce solutions in the embroidery industry. Also, software for carpet and rug design. On-line purchases.
Wild Ginger Software, Inc - USA. Developers of apparel pattern making software and hardware. Extensive technical information. Free downloads. List of trade events.
WinG - Offers a CAD solution for footware designers, including cost and sales management. Slovakia.
Your Fit - USA. Customized merchandising for the apparel, accessories and cosmetics industries. Virtual dressing rooms for on-line fitting of apparel.
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