1.   Apple plans to release the software, renamed Rhapsody, early next year.

2.   But it was just this summer that it released its software for reading electronic books on desktop computers, making it a relatively late entry into the market.

3.   By June, SunnComm hopes to release software that allows consumers to create compilation CDs for personal use.

4.   CompuServe has lagged its competitors in marketing its services and releasing updated software, which had been slated for last spring.

5.   GT Interactive releases software under a number of labels, including Humongous Entertainment, Cavedog Entertainment and Oddworld Inhabitants.

6.   In addition, Connectix recently announced it will soon release software that lets Macs play Sony PlayStation games.

7.   In the last sprint before software is released, the programmers rush to remove the most worrisome bugs.

8.   In the next few months the company plans to release software called PDSay, said Pam Ravesi, senior director of product management.

9.   Intel officials said they would release that software sometime before the end of the month.

10.   Just make sure you also apply any updates and patches that may have come out since the software was released.