User:MHS Southsea

Hardware & Software

Hardware: Hardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. The hardware is typically sold in hardware stores.In information technology, hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the program you put in it to make it do things.

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Examples of Hardware: •	Computer Fan •	Firmware •	Motherboard: •	Power Supply •	RAM •	Storage Controllers •	Video Card •	Media Devices •	Blu-ray Disc •	Compact Disc •	Floppy Disc •	USB Flash Drive •	Screen •	Joy Stick

Software: Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices. Software can be thought of as the variable part of a computer and hardware the invariable part. Software is often divided into application software and system software.Software can be purchased or acquired as shareware, liteware freeware public domain software, and open source.

Examples of Software •	Microsoft Word •	Microsoft Excel •	Microsoft Publisher •	Microsoft Access •	Microsoft Power Point •	Microsoft Info-Path •	Media Player •	Real player •	Comic Life •	Paint •	Internet Explorer

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