What is hardware and software definition with examples?
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Hardware:
Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer. This is also sometimes called the machinery or the equipment of the computer. Examples of hardware in a computer are the keyboard, the monitor, the mouse and the central processing unit. However, most of a computer's hardware cannot be seen; in other words, it is not an external element of the computer, but rather an internal one, surrounded by the computer's casing (tower). A computer's hardware is comprised of many different parts, but perhaps the most important of these is the motherboard. The motherboard is made up of even more parts that power and control the computer.
Hardware is limited to specifically designed tasks that are, taken independently, very simple. The software implements algorithms (problem solutions) that allow the computer to complete much more complex tasks.
Software, commonly known as programs or apps, consists of all the instructions that tell the hardware how to perform a task. These instructions come from a software developer in the form that will be accepted by the platform (operating system + CPU) that they are based on. For example, a program that is designed for the Windows operating system will only work for that specific operating system. Compatibility of software will vary as the design of the software and the operating system differ. Software that is designed for Windows XP may experience a compatibility issue when running under Windows 2000 or NT.
Software:
The software is capable of performing many tasks, as opposed to hardware which can only perform mechanical tasks that they are designed for. The software provides the means for accomplishing many different tasks with the same basic hardware. Practical computer systems divide software systems into two major classes:
System software: Helps run the computer hardware and computer system itself. System software includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools and more. System software is almost always pre-installed on your computer.Application software: Allows users to accomplish one or more tasks. It includes word processing, web browsing and almost any other task for which you might install software. (Some application software is pre-installed on most computer systems.)The software is generally created (written) in a high-level programming language, one that is (more or less) readable by people. These high-level instructions are converted into "machine language" instructions, represented in binary code before the hardware can "run the code". When you install software, it is generally already in this machine language, binary, form.
Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer. This is also sometimes called the machinery or the equipment of the computer. Examples of hardware in a computer are the keyboard, the monitor, the mouse and the central processing unit. However, most of a computer's hardware cannot be seen; in other words, it is not an external element of the computer, but rather an internal one, surrounded by the computer's casing (tower). A computer's hardware is comprised of many different parts, but perhaps the most important of these is the motherboard. The motherboard is made up of even more parts that power and control the computer.
Hardware is limited to specifically designed tasks that are, taken independently, very simple. The software implements algorithms (problem solutions) that allow the computer to complete much more complex tasks.
Software, commonly known as programs or apps, consists of all the instructions that tell the hardware how to perform a task. These instructions come from a software developer in the form that will be accepted by the platform (operating system + CPU) that they are based on. For example, a program that is designed for the Windows operating system will only work for that specific operating system. Compatibility of software will vary as the design of the software and the operating system differ. Software that is designed for Windows XP may experience a compatibility issue when running under Windows 2000 or NT.
Software:
The software is capable of performing many tasks, as opposed to hardware which can only perform mechanical tasks that they are designed for. The software provides the means for accomplishing many different tasks with the same basic hardware. Practical computer systems divide software systems into two major classes:
System software: Helps run the computer hardware and computer system itself. System software includes operating systems, device drivers, diagnostic tools and more. System software is almost always pre-installed on your computer.Application software: Allows users to accomplish one or more tasks. It includes word processing, web browsing and almost any other task for which you might install software. (Some application software is pre-installed on most computer systems.)The software is generally created (written) in a high-level programming language, one that is (more or less) readable by people. These high-level instructions are converted into "machine language" instructions, represented in binary code before the hardware can "run the code". When you install software, it is generally already in this machine language, binary, form.
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The collection of physical part of a computer system is known as Hardware
For example:- Monitor,Speaker,etc...
The set of programs that governs smooth operation of the computer system.
For example:- Window XP,Tux paint,etc...
hope it helps
For example:- Monitor,Speaker,etc...
The set of programs that governs smooth operation of the computer system.
For example:- Window XP,Tux paint,etc...
hope it helps
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