What does "liveware" mean?

People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology.

What is a synonym for "liveware"?

Common synonyms include: meatware, peopleware, peopleware, wetware, workforce.

//ˈlʌɪvwɛː// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

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People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology. colloquial, uncountable

From live + -ware (after software, hardware).

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