Etymology

liveware

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Today it means: People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From live + -ware (after software, hardware).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology.

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