What is the main difference between a computer program and computer software?
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Difference between Software and Program :
Software Program
Software’s are mainly dependent on operating system. Programs are mainly dependent on compiler.
Various categories of software includes application software, system software, computer programming tools, etc. There are no such categories of program.
Size of software generally ranges from megabytes (Mb) to gigabytes (Gb). Size of program generally ranges from kilobytes (Kb) to megabytes (Mb).
Software’s are usually developed by people having expert knowledge and experience as well as are trained in developing software and are also referred to as software developers. Programs are usually developed by person who is beginner and have no prior experience.
Software’s can be a program that generally runs on computer. Programs cannot be a software
Answer:
Software
It requires more time to create software than program.
Program
It requires less time to create program than software.