De firmware
Example: De firmware van de router moet regelmatig worden bijgewerkt.
Definition
The term "firmware" refers to the specialized software programmed into hardware devices, such as routers, that provides low-level control and functionality. It acts as an intermediary between the hardware and higher-level software, often requiring updates to improve performance or security.
Etymology
"Firmware" is a blend of 'firm' and 'software,' coined in the 1960s to describe software that is more permanent than typical software but still modifiable, residing in hardware devices. Did you know it was created to emphasize software that is 'firmly' embedded yet not as fixed as hardware?
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"De firmware" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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