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Rule "softwares → pieces of software"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: softwares → pieces of software
Message: In standard English, the noun "\1" is uncountable. Consider using an alternative.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/softwares
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He had many softwares installed on his computer.
    Correction suggestion: pieces of software, software programs, software products, software packages
ID: SOFTWARES [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-27 22:33:07 +0100)