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Software is a program that enables 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. Software also acts as an interface between the hardware like processor(s) and user(s). (Pictured right: A photo montage created in Adobe Photoshop from various images and editing) Adobe Photoshop, or simply Photoshop, is a graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Systems. It is the current market leader for commercial bitmap and image manipulation, and, aside from Adobe Acrobat, is the best-known piece of software produced by Adobe Systems. It is considered the industry standard in most jobs related to the use of visual elements. It has been described as "an industry standard for graphics professionals" and was one of the early "killer apps" on Macintosh. Photoshop is available for Windows, OS X, and Mac OS; versions up to Photoshop 9.0 can also be used with other operating systems such as Linux using software such as CrossOver. Past versions of the program were ported to the IRIX and Solaris, but official support for this port was dropped after version 3. The current (12th) version of the program, Photoshop CS5, was released on April 12, 2010. "CS" reflects its integration with other Creative Suite products, and the number "5" represents it as the fifth version released since Adobe re-branded its products under the CS umbrella in 2003. Photoshop CS5 features additions such as three dimensional brushes and warping tools. Google Earth is a free-of-charge, downloadable virtual globe program. It maps the earth by superimposing images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS over a 3D globe. Linus Torvalds (born December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer and hacker, best known for having initiated the development of the open source Linux kernel. He later became the chief architect of the Linux kernel, and now acts as the project's coordinator. He also created the revision control system Git. After a visit to Transmeta in late 1996, Torvalds accepted a position at the company in California, where he would work from February 1997 to June 2003. He then moved to the Open Source Development Labs, which has since merged with the Free Standards Group to become the Linux Foundation, under whose auspices he continues to work. In June 2004, Torvalds and his family moved to Portland, Oregon, to be closer to the OSDL's Beaverton, Oregon–based headquarters. From 1997 to 1999, he was involved in 86open helping to choose the standard binary format for Linux and Unix. In 1999, he was named to the MIT Technology Review TR100 as one of the top 100 innovators in the world under the age of 35. Red Hat and VA Linux, both leading developers of Linux-based software, presented Torvalds with stock options in gratitude for his creation. In 1999, both companies went public and Torvalds' share value temporarily shot up to roughly $20 million. His personal mascot is a penguin nicknamed Tux, which has been widely adopted by the Linux community as the mascot of the Linux kernel. Apple Inc. Computer programming Computer Science Engineering Free software Google Information technology Internet Linux Amiga Microsoft Software Testing Technology From the Wikinews Software category November 4: Volkswagen emissions scandal may affect thousands more cars September 22: Volkswagen engulfed by diesel emissions scandal January 6: Wikinews interviews on contributions to open-source: Opera April 8: Microsoft to release patches for 64 security flaws on Tuesday March 23: Petition urges Apple to remove 'anti-gay' app March 18: Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 9 browser March 8: Microsoft waits for death of Internet Explorer 6 October 9: Wikinews interviews Ubuntu developer Fabrice June 8: Apple unveils iPhone 4, iOS 4 at Worldwide Developers Conference 2010 September 2: Wikimania 2009 held in Buenos Aires Template:/box-footer “ A solid working knowledge of productivity software and other IT tools has become a basic foundation for success in virtually any career. Beyond that, however, I don't think you can overemphasise the importance of having a good background in maths and science. ” Bill Gates, ▼ Software ► Software by license ► Software by operating system ► Software by year ► Application software ► System software ► Web software ► Software clones ► Database management systems ► Software development ► Software distribution ► Software features ► Fictional software ► Lists of software ► Microcomputer software ► Microsoft ► Personal digital assistant software ► Computer programming tools ► Project management software ► Software projects ► Role-playing game software ► Software engineering ► Streaming software ► Software covers ► Software logos ► Screenshots of software ► Software stubs Software is also part of the wider categories Computing and Computer Science. Template:/box-footer Shared meanings: system software, application software, computer programs Computing Computer programming Programming languages Text editors Compilers Algorithms Software development process Software development tools Software maintenance Software optimization Application programming interface (API) Software brittleness Software engineering Software licenses Proprietary software Free software Open source software Copyright infringement of software Freeware Shareware Charityware Donationware Postcardware Shovelware Dual license License Management Software as a service Software security assurance Origins of computer terms Uninstaller Virtual instrumentation List of open source software packages Software industry Here are some tasks awaiting attention: Verify : Business software • Computer software • Video editing software Other : Improve Software articles in need of attention • Add more content to this portal Template:/box-footer WikiProject Computing WikiProject Software WikiProject Free Software WikiProject Apps WikiProject Linux WikiProject Desktop Linux The following Wikimedia sister projects provide more on this subject: What are portals? 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