Microsoft Office 2010 is an application. It is not hardware.
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There are a few examples of Microsoft hardware products. These
include the Xbox games console, the Surface tablet, and peripherals
such as the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard.
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Microsoft word (any version) is software.
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Microsoft maintains an HCL (Hardware compatibility list) of
hardware tested and certified for Windows XP. You can obtain this
list on Microsoft's website.