Software is Plural
A short piece of advice for everyone, client and consultant.
"Softwares” is not a word. Software is a mass noun and, therefore, always takes a singular verb (“The software is installed” vs. “The software are installed” and never, ever “The softwares are installed”). It serves as both a singular and plural depending on context.
When you say “softwares”, you look ignorant. Stop using it.
Categories: General Comments
Dwight Specht
Curtis Beebe
Mark Polino
Thank you for bringing this up. I thought I was the only one. I cringe everytime I hear it.
Dwight – Let’s toss “Internets” into the same category. Great blogs by you and Curtis, looking forward to more.
Thanks for clarifying this!