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groupware

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noun

Computers.

software that allows users on a network to work together and communicate effectively.
Our company uses groupware to share files, databases, calendars, and email.

groupware

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noun

software that enables computers within a group or organization to work together, allowing users to exchange electronic-mail messages, access shared files and databases, use video conferencing, etc

groupware

Software that permits multiple users at separate work stations to share information. An example of groupware is Lotus® Notes.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of groupware¹

First recorded in 1980–85; group + -ware

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We had a general idea that we wanted to create private groupware that would be a Swiss army knife of functions — Dropbox, social networks, and work-related activities.

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"ON Technology" is Kapor's software company, which currently specializes in "groupware" for the Apple Macintosh computer.

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