telesoftware

English

Etymology

From tele- +‎ software.

Pronunciation

• Audio (UK):

  (file)

Noun

telesoftware (uncountable)

1. (computing, dated) The broadcasting of software for home computers via Teletext, viewdata systems, etc.
   • 1984, “Digest of Technical Papers”, in IEEE:

     This was the culmination of four years experimental work to examine the technical and educational viability of a telesoftware service […]

   • 1984, Timothy Hollins, Beyond Broadcasting: Into the Cable Age:

     Of particular appeal is the telesoftware facility which gives subscribers access to hundreds of individual computer programmes and videogames […]