software is cds and files hard wate is usally like printers and stuff
2007-01-08 17:21:32
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answered by F23 1
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Software is a collection of instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them. Without any type of software the computer would be useless. For example, you wouldn't be able to interact with the computer without a software Operating System. Almost all software purchased at a retail store is included in a box similar to the one shown to the right, this box usually contains all the disks (floppy diskette, CD, and/or DVD) required to install the program onto the computer, manuals, warranty, and other important documentation.
Hardware is best described as a device that is physically connected to your computer or something that can be physically touched. A CD-ROM, Monitor, Printer, and video card are all examples of computer hardware. Without any hardware your computer would not exist and software would have nothing to run on. The image to the right is of a webcam, an example of an external hardware peripheral that allows users to make basic videos, transmit videos of themselves over the Internet, and take pictures
Hardware and software work together in digital devices and systems to provide computerized functionality.
Hardware includes the physical components, such as the motherboard, chips, memory, and hard drives, while software includes the programs that run on the hardware. Ergo, a computer is hardware
while an operating system such as Microsoft XP is the software that makes the hardware functional. Though hardware and software are most often associated with computers, software also runs on other hardware, such as cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units, medical equipment, and air traffic control systems. Modern cash registers are also computerized with software to better organize sales-related issues like inventory, tax, and coupon discounts.
2007-01-08 20:18:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Software, or program, enables a computer to perform specific tasks, as opposed to the physical components of the system (hardware). This includes application software such as a word processor, which enables a user to perform a task, and system software such as an operating system, which enables other software to run properly, by interfacing with hardware and with other software or custom software made to user specifications.
To create new software there are various programmes like C, C++ etc.
Computer hardware is the physical part of a computer, including the digital circuitry, as distinguished from the computer software that executes within the hardware. The hardware of a computer is infrequently changed, in comparison with software and data, which are "soft" in the sense that they are readily created, modified or erased on the computer. Firmware is a special type of software that rarely, if ever, needs to be changed and so is stored on hardware devices such as read-only memory (ROM) where it is not readily changed (and is therefore "firm" rather than just "soft").
Most computer hardware is not seen by normal users. It is in embedded systems in automobiles, microwave ovens, electrocardiograph machines, compact disc players, and other devices. Personal computers, the computer hardware familiar to most people, form only a small minority of computers
2007-01-08 17:31:27
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answered by Angel 4
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software is what used to run the computer (eg. Windows, Word, Excel, ...) and hardware is what you can touch from the computer (monitor, cpu, harddrives, ...) The difference: software is virtual, and hardware is physical.
For your other questions, i suggest you take an introductory course to computer programming. You'll need to know the basics before thinking about creating software. Have fun and good luck.
2007-01-08 17:29:55
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answered by loc_tho 2
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Hardware are the physical parts that make up a computer like the monitor, the CPU, the mouse, etc.
Software are the programs installed on the computer to make it run - like Windows XP and Microsoft Office.
2007-01-08 17:21:35
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answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5
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computing gadget hardware is the actual component to a working laptop or computing gadget, alongside with the digital circuitry, as widespread from the computing gadget application that executes interior the hardware. The hardware of a working laptop or computing gadget is not often replaced, while in comparison with application and archives, that are "gentle" interior the experience that they are conveniently created, changed or erased on the computing gadget. Firmware is a undeniable type of application that not often, if ever, needs to get replaced and so is stored on hardware gadgets which includes examine-in simple terms reminiscence (ROM) the place this is not conveniently replaced (and is as a result "employer" fairly than in simple terms "gentle"). maximum computing gadget hardware isn't seen with the aid of customary consumers. this is in embedded structures in automobiles, microwave ovens, electrocardiograph machines, compact disc gamers, and different gadgets. very own computers, the computing gadget hardware prevalent to maximum individuals, type in simple terms a small minority of computers (approximately 0.2% of all new computers produced in 2003). See marketplace archives. application, alongside with courses, facilitates a working laptop or computing gadget to accomplish particular projects, as unfavorable to its actual factors (hardware) that could in simple terms do the projects they are robotically designed for. The time era includes application application which includes word processors which carry out effective projects for consumers, gadget application which includes working structures, which interface with hardware to run the essential amenities for consumer-interfaces and purposes, and middleware which controls and co-ordinates distributed structures.
2016-10-30 10:00:11
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answered by ? 4
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Friend, luckily you didn't ask for the nursery rhymes!
In simple language hard ware is the one after assembling together, becomes a computer...and
all those parts/assemblies/gadgets/equipments and
the software is the one that is invisible and activates to function properly!
2007-01-08 17:27:59
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answered by SESHADRI K 6
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Software ---Programming languages like coding.
Hardware---The physical components of computer and networks and the assembly of system.
2007-01-08 19:26:56
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answer #8
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answered by tex 1
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Software are programs that you install onto your computer
hardware is the actual computer and its parts.. the physical computer
2007-01-08 17:21:30
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answered by Leesfer 2
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If your asking us then your best bet is leave it to the pros and just buy the software.
2007-01-08 17:27:47
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answered by Anonymous
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