The difference between Software and Warez

When used as nouns, software means encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as rom), whereas warez means software that is illegally obtained or distributed.

Warez is also verb with the meaning: to obtain a copy of (software or other works of authorship) illegally.

check bellow for the other definitions of Software and Warez

  1. Software as a noun (computing):

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

  1. Warez as a noun (Internet slang, leet):

    Software that is illegally obtained or distributed.

    Examples:

    "Hey dude, I've got some cool new warez!'' https://plus.google.com/collection/gkCvUF"

  1. Warez as a verb (Internet slang, leet):

    To obtain a copy of (software or other works of authorship) illegally.

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