The difference between Linker and Software

When used as nouns, linker means that which links, whereas software means encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as rom).

Linker is also verb with the meaning: to ligate a dna segment using a linker.

check bellow for the other definitions of Linker and Software

  1. Linker as a noun:

    That which links.

  2. Linker as a noun (compilation):

    a computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

  3. Linker as a noun (genetics):

    A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

  4. Linker as a noun (grammar):

    A word that serves to link other elements.

  5. Linker as a noun (finance, informal):

    A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

  1. Linker as a verb (genetics):

    To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

  1. Software as a noun (computing):

    Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

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