faineance

n : the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work [syn: {idleness}]

maintenance

The modification of a software product, after

delivery, to correct faults, to improve performance or other

attributes, or to adapt the product to a changed environment.

Maintenance is an important part of the {software life-cycle}.

It is expensive in manpower and resources, and one of the aims

of {software engineering} is to reduce its cost.

(1996-12-27)