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Hardware is the mechanical components of a computer including physical RAM chips, CPU, Motherboard, disc drives.
Software is the program material, stored on and used by the computer as instructions and data. Generally it can be copied, transferred and manipulated easily.
Firmware is software that has been permanently stored on a computer memory chip. Generally the only way of transferring this data, is by moving the chip it is stored on. So you can 'plug in' new data.
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Why is a modem considered both hardware and firmware?
its hardware that contains firmware
What is the iPhone modem firmware and how it related to the jailbreak?
Firmware is the name given to the set of programs that are an integral part of the operation of a computer's hardware. They enable to hardware to function properly and allow software to run on the hardware. It is called firmware because it's not software not hardware as well
Is a micro-controller hardware?
Yes, a micro-controller is hardware. It is the hardware that the firmware and/or software.
Is a modem considered both hardware and firmware?
No. Firmware is a special piece of software on a device that controls it. The modem is considered only a hardware device.
What do you understand by the term firmware?
my understanding of the term firmware is that it is software that runs the hardware of a system
Is Pandora a softeware or a hardware?
It is actually a Firmware
Which is the software now considered as a part of hardware?
Firmware is the software that is used either inside of certain hardware things (e.g. MP3 players) or to connect between a hardware thing and a computer.
What function does firmware serve?
The function of firmware is to keep all of the hardware working at full capacity. There are usually many updates to firmware after the initial release that would help the hardware to function properly throughout its life.
What is custom firmware?
Firmware refers to the system software of a hardware device. Custom firmware takes the place of normal firmware, often adding functionality aspects to the system.
Software embedded into hardware is often referred to as ------because of its hybrid nature?
This software is called firmware.
Why do you need firmware?
Firmware is a special class of software that acts as controls on a hardware device. In some cases manufacturers will need to update firmware to provide new functionality that wasn't ready at launch or to fix non-physical bugs with the hardware.
Is firmware a component of a computer?
Firmware is a blend of hardware and software. Computer chips have code embedded on itself to run is firmware. This code would be useless outside the chip and the chip would be rendered useless without the code.
