My question is about prepositions and what to use when talking about computer and software.
- I will Install a software (in,on,into) my computer
- a software was installed (in,on,into) my computer
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Sven Yargs
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Sam
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Related: Which is right: “In one of the computers” or “On one of the computers”?; To download something ON or ONTO a device?, Preposition IN Vs Preposition ON when writing by an electronic device; “On the cloud” or “in the cloud”?, – choster May 08 '15 at 05:11
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1There is no such thing as "a software" or "softwares" except in some Indian dialects. Software is uncountable in standard American or British English. – RegDwigнt May 08 '15 at 09:06
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You would use "on".
I installed software on my computer.
(A piece of) software was installed on my computer.
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Ngram shows that actually both in and on are equally used referring to softwares or other devices that are installed in/on a computer.
You can also purchase a software R... you install in a computer that you purchase and configure it to connect to your printing engine.
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This software is usually very easy to install on a computer. You can also upgrade to the latest..
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Didn't see the bottom half.
- I will install software on my computer
- Software was installed on my computer
Some grammatical corrections as well :)
Hope that answers the question!
bigrich
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2Welcome to EL&U. Please note that this is not a discussion forum, but a Q&A site, and as such answers are expected to stand alone— without justification, including suitable references, links, or examples, you are merely presenting opinion. I encourage you to take the site tour and visit the help center for additional guidance. – choster May 08 '15 at 04:45