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Hello,
is it possible to use software also as a plural word, for example: software were developped
Thank you for the answer in advance
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+1 by suzi [More info]
software was developed, I'd say
 
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hi,
It's an uncountable noun.
You can say things like two software packages, or two pieces of software.

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Hi,
It's an uncountable noun.
You can say things like two software packages, or two pieces of software.

Clive
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+1 by Anonymous [More info]
The plural of software is software. No doubt about it. Check the best of dictionaries. 
 
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