Difference Between Hardware and Software
A computer system is divided into two categories: Hardware and Software. Hardware refers to
the physical and visible components of the system such as a monitor, CPU, keyboard and
mouse.
Software, on the other hand, refers to a set of instructions which enable the hardware to perform
a specific set of tasks. The software must be installed in the hardware to function properly and
similarly, the hardware must be present for the tasks to be performed. Both are interdependent,
yet they are also different from each other.
Further differences between Hardware and Software will be discussed in great detail within the
context of the IAS Exam
Differences between Hardware and Software
Hardware
Software
Hardware is further divided
into four main categories:
● Input Devices
● Output Devices
● Secondary Storage
Devices
● Internal Components
Software is further divided
into two main categories:
● Application Software
● System Software
Developed using electronic
and other materials
Developed writing using
instructions using a
programming language
When damaged, it can be
replaced with a new
component
When damaged it can be
installed once more using a
backup copy
Hardware is physical in
nature and hence one can
touch and see hardware
The software cannot be
physically touched but still
can be used and seen
Hardware cannot be infected
by Viruses
The software can be infected
by Viruses
Hardware will physically
wear out over time
A software does not wear out
but it can be affected by
bugs and glitches
An example of Hardware is
hard drives, monitors, CPU,
scanners, printers etc.
An example of software is
Windows 10, Adobe
Photoshop, Google Chrome
etc.
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