Editing Computer Software

[[Computer Software]] or Programs are a key part of the success of modern starships. 
* A variety of programs are available that serve nearly every conceivable need.

== Description (Specifications) ==
'''[[Computer Software]]:''' [[Computer]]s are specified in terms of their capacity to process and store [[program]]s. All programs in the computer's [[CPU]] are processed simultaneously, while [[program]]s in storage are available on a revolving basis to replace those in the CPU as needed. For example, a model/1 computer has a CPU capacity of two, and an additional storage capacity of four. The computer might have in it six programs (each of size or space one): “return fire,” “predict-1,” “gunner interact,” “auto/evade,” “maneuver,” and “target.” Of these six, only two (the capacity limit of the CPU) can function at any one time. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38}}

Specific programs may be removed from the [[computer]] and others inserted. A [[starship]] might operate both “jump-1” and “navigation” programs for the performance of an interstellar jump. Both programs would be fed into the computer, but only after sufficient space had been cleared (perhaps by removing the “maneuver” and “auto-evade” programs). {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38}}

== History & Background (Dossier) ==
Software within [[Charted Space]] is intentionally built to work under a number of different operating systems, different [[technology level]]s of [[computer]]s, and to be extensively toughened for hard use under vacuum if necessary.

== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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