telesoftware

telesoftware

English

Etymology

    From tele- + software.

    Pronunciation

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    Noun

    telesoftware (uncountable)

    1. (computing, dated) The broadcasting of software for home computers via Teletext, viewdata systems, etc.
      • 1984, “Digest of Technical Papers”, in IEEE:
        This was the culmination of four years experimental work to examine the technical and educational viability of a telesoftware service []
      • 1984, Timothy Hollins, Beyond Broadcasting: Into the Cable Age:
        Of particular appeal is the telesoftware facility which gives subscribers access to hundreds of individual computer programmes and videogames []