Hardware and Software detail By Wikki Verma

Computer Works Mainly Two Parts.

•  HARDWARE
•  SOFTWARE

1. HARDWARE

Hardware refers to the physical Part of a computer. This is also called the machinery or the equipment of the computer.keyboard are the Examples of hardware in a computer the monitor, the mouse and the 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.

In contrast to software, hardware is a physical entity. Hardware and software are interconnected, without software, the hardware of a computer would have no function. However, without the creation of hardware to perform tasks directed by software via the central processing unit, software would be useless.

Hardware is limited to specifically designed tasks that are, taken independently, very simple. Software implements algorithms (problem solutions) that allow the computer to complete much more complex tasks.

 

2. SOFTWARE

Software, commonly known as programs, consists of all the electronic 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 is capable of performing many tasks, as opposed to hardware which only perform mechanical tasks that they are designed for. Software is the electronic instructions that tells the computer to perform a task. Practical computer systems divide software systems into two major classes:

System software: Helps run 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. 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.)

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