2006-10-22 09:48:56 · 9 answers · asked by nat 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The term upgrade is most often used in computing, generally meaning a replacement of hardware or software with a newer one, in order to bring the system up to date. The word is also often used by audiophiles to describe the replacement of a product with a better quality product with the aim of bringing enhancements to sound quality.
Updating=In computing, a patch is a small piece of software designed to update or fix problems with a computer program. This includes fixing bugs, replacing graphics and improving the usability or performance. Though meant to fix problems, poorly designed patches can sometimes introduce new problems (aka. software regressions).
Patch management is the process of using a strategy and plan of what patches should be applied to which systems at a specified time.
2006-10-22 09:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
n upgrade is an improvement to the physical computer. A component is changed for another that has higher performance.Changing a cd-rom drive to a dvd-rom drive is an upgrade.
Updating refers to upgrades in software. One updates to have the most current version of software.
2006-10-22 16:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many people try to answer without knowing even the basic vocabulary of the category.
Upgrading means to add features and capabilities to one's existing hardware and software. You can upgrade your system by adding RAM, or replacing your processor.
Updating means to replace outmoded equipment and applications. You update your system by replacing your old 486, running Windows 3.0 with a new Dell, (or Compaq, or Mac, etc.)
2006-10-22 17:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upgrading a computer is taking a cd/rom and upgrading to a cd burner or dvd/player.
updating is mostly software loaded with updated files virus protectors etc.when you're computer is made it's made with the latest tech gear, but as you know every 6mths files become out of date; hence the term updating.
2006-10-22 16:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by jawtar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upgrading is say going from Windows 2000 to XP.
Updating is say putting all the service packs on 2000.
2006-10-22 16:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Upgrading could be seen as getting a newer computer
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Updating could just be seen as getting new software etc.
otherwise they're typically the same.
2006-10-22 16:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sensei 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
upgrade is used in turms of hardware for e.g. if u have 512 gb ram and u change that to 1gb an dupdating i software turm like u update he windows from widows xp to windows vista
2006-10-22 16:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
updating is virtual - software
upgrading is physical - hardware / components
2006-10-22 16:51:43 · answer #8 · answered by dmsous 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-22 16:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋