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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.
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Can hardware operate without a software?
Hardware can most definitely work without software. Any piece of machinery is considered hardware. Take a bicycle for example. It requires no software whatsoever to function properly. Now if you're talking in "computer only" terms, there are also components inside your PC that do not require software to function. The power supply for example, is plugged into an outlet and sends power to the motherboard and drives etc. In it's most basic form it requires no programming to function. Now I'm sure there are some advanced power supplies with chips inside that are programmed to do certain things and make the hardware function better. That's what software is meant to do... Now as for software working without hardware... I don't think that is plausible. The only reason software exists is to direct or improve the function of hardware. In fact, software cannot just float in the air; it must be stored somewhere. Anything it could be stored on would have to be considered hardware. Hmmm, interesting...
Why is selecting computer hardware and software for the organization an important management decision?
Several reasons: hardware and software costs a lot of money IT is now critical to an organisation's success so its important that the software meets the needs of the organisation. Hardware needs to be sufficiently powerful to meet the demands that will be placed on it by the users.
Is a excel hardware or software?
Originally a spreadsheet was on paper. Now we normally think of a spreadsheet as being a piece of software, such as Microsoft Excel.
What are 4 ways in which an operating system controls hardware and software on a computer?
as I remember it the main ways to control peripherals on a computer or computer based systems is software, mediumware, firmware and hardware, things may have changed since i was last at school, but it is worth checking out them all, mediumware may have evolved into firmware by now, but you never know, check it out :) So essentially you have hardware which is controlled by its firmware, the firmware is what the operating system (mediumware)uses to control the hardware, and the software is the part that interacts with the operating system (mediumware) to make it possible for anyone to use the hardware in a nutshell.
Why is a 16-bit windows software considered to be legacy software?
Legacy basically means that is is from an old system. As virtually all computers built after 1986 have a 32bit or 64bit hardware command code set, software that uses a 16bit command code set is now old technology...hence legacy.
In don't have bluetooth hardware but i have driver software of that how can i use my bt driver without hardware can download the hardware so that i can now use my bt thanks?
A driver is useless unless you have the accompanying hardware. You will need to purchase the hardware that the driver is intended for if you want to use it.
What is on-line help for computer software?
It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.It is help that is on the internet. Older software had actual help manuals. Then software came with the help built-in as part of the software. Now some help is in the software, but you can go to the internet through the software to get more help.
What to do when you have a panic report on MacBook Pro?
Do nothing for now. If you continue to receive them then you have a hardware or software problem. Time to take it in for repair if you cannot figure out this yourself.
How did the developers make 3D video game's in the 90's compared to now?
The same as now. Have several software to model and built characters and maps. The hardware was not as good in them days but at the time, it was brilliant.
How many threads can be executed on an Intel Core 2 Duo processor simultaneously?
OK. How about an INTELLIGENT answer???? Would be nice, right? First, the difference between hardware and software threads. A hardware thread refers to a physical processor's ability to run a software thread. A software thread is part of your code that you execute in a thread. That is to say, if a processor can handle two hardware threads, that means the processor can simultaneously run up to two software threads at a time. Hardware threads means physical resources. Software threads are created by your program. Regardless of how many software threads your program defines, the processor that provides two hardware threads can only execute two of them concurrently. Now, I am having big problems finding out how many hardware threads a single processor can run. In graduate school, all of the processors we modeled provided two hardware threads. If this is always true, then the Core 2 Duo sounds like it provides 4 hardware threads. Your program can create pretty much any number of software threads, but at any given time there should be no more than 4 on the chip itself. I will see if I can ask someone from the university to get a good answer and will modify my answer if I find anything out. Either way, my answer completely trumps the one that was previously posted here.
What is the similarity between application software and system software?
what is the difference and similarity of system soft ware and appication soft ware
What is the driver in the computer?
Driver is piece of software that knows how to communicate with specific hardware. For example when you plug your printer for the first time Windows operating system (and other too) does now know how to use this device. After installing the driver operating system will know that hardware that you plugged in is printer and how to control it. Just for better understanding: Operating System (Kernel) <----> Device Driver <----> Real Hardware
