Ict hardwares and softwares

Hardware

Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices. Internal hardware devices include motherboards, hard drives, and ram. External hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners.

The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as components, while external hardware devices are usually called peripherals . Together, they all fall under the category of computer hardware. Softwares, on the other hand, consists of the programs and applications that run on computers. Because software runs on computer hardware, software programs often have system requirements that list the minimum hardware required for the software to run.

Christensson, P. (2016). Hardware Definition. Retrieved 2020, Mar 7, from https://techterms.com

Purpose of hardware

Hardware refers to the physical, tangible computer equipment and devices, which provide support for major functions such as input, processing (internal storage, computation and control), output, secondary storage (for data and programs), and communication.

Software

Software is a set of instructions, data or prphrams used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. Opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer, software is a generic term used to refer to application, scripts and programs that run on a device. Software can be thought of as the variable part of a computer and hardware the invariable part.

Software is often divided into application software, or user downloaded programs that fulfill a want or need, and system software, which includes opera system and any program that supports application software. The term middleware is sometimes used to describe programming that mediates between application and system software or between two different kinds of application software. For example, middleware could be used to send a remote work request from an application in a computer that has one kind of operating system to an application in a computer with a different operating system.

Purpose of software

The primary purpose of software is to turn data into Information. When that data is processed into sets according to context, it provides information. Data refers to raw input that when processed or arranged makes meaningful output. Information is usually the processed outcome of data

Hardware

Advantages of investing in hardware

For example, certain types of computer hardware could help you: reduce costs by automating routine tasks, such as record-keeping, accounting and payroll. improve customer service or supplier relationships. develop more effective communication within the business or with customers.

Disadvantage of hardware :

• Cost. Normally, a dedicated hardware firewall costs more than a software firewall.
• Difficult to install, and upgrade.
• Takes up physical space, and involves wiring.

Software:

Advantages and di advantages. 

Another frequently cited benefits of software systems are their speed and accuracy. Information can be retrieved more quickly and with greater confidence in its accuracy. This can improve the productivity of employees. It may also improve the movement of goods and the supply of goods to customers.

Disadvantages:

• Initial Costs. The up-front cost is usually the biggest disadvantage associated with custom-tailored programs. ...
• 2) Waiting Time. ...
• 1) Individually Crafted Solution. ...
• 2) Return On Investment. ...
• 3) Better Security. ...
• 4) Scalability. ...
• 5) Time-Saving.

• Initial Costs. The up-front cost is usually the biggest disadvantage associated with custom-tailored programs. ...
• 2) Waiting Time. ...
• 1) Individually Crafted Solution. ...
• 2) Return On Investment. ...
• 3) Better Security. ...
• 4) Scalability. ...
• 5) Time-Saving.
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