Install

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000593",
  "term": "Install",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "To copy software files to a computer's storage system and configure them for execution. This process makes the program ready to run by creating necessary directories, decompressing files, setting up configuration data, and registering the application with the operating system. On Windows systems, installation often involves updating the system registry, while on Linux systems it involves placing files in standard directory paths like /usr/bin.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/install/"
}