binary software
[ˈbaɪneri ˈsɔftweər]
nounpl: binary software / binary softwares
software binário
1. Compiled computer software in executable machine code form, ready to run on a computer processor without further compilation
The binary software was optimized for performance and could run directly on the processor.
O software binário foi otimizado para desempenho e podia ser executado diretamente no processador.
2. Pre-compiled application or program distributed in binary format rather than source code
Users downloaded the binary software from the official website instead of compiling it themselves.
Os usuários baixaram o software binário do site oficial em vez de compilá-lo por conta própria.
3. Machine-readable code consisting of 1s and 0s that processors can execute directly
Binary software is faster than interpreted code but less portable across different systems.
O software binário é mais rápido que o código interpretado, mas menos portável entre diferentes sistemas.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, 'binary software' is a standard technical term used when discussing software distribution, licensing, and compatibility. In Brazil, open-source communities often contrast 'software binário' with 'código-fonte' (source code) in discussions about software freedom and licensing under GPL and similar licenses.
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