Wetware

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
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Wetware describes a biological life form's internal components as if they were that of a computer. In this context, "hardware" refers to the brain, and "software" or "code" is analogous to intelligent thoughts.

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The "wet" part of wetware comes from the fact that biological entities are made up of mostly water.

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Wetware may also be called grayware, humanware, liveware, meatware, and warmware.

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