UNIX is a type of software, specifically an operating system. It was originally developed in the 1960s and 1970s and is known for its multiuser capabilities and multitasking features. While UNIX can run on various hardware platforms, it itself is not hardware. Instead, it provides the necessary interface and tools for managing hardware resources and running applications.
A VDU is hardware.
Since IRIX was discontinued in 2006 and the hardware for SGI uses other Linux distributions it is doubtful that you will find any anti-virus software for this OS.
Yes, Unix is system software. It is a kind of operating system.
It is possible to use BSD software on Unix systems. It is possible but many do not and they use other softwares on Unix systems beside the BSD software.
Operations Management Software is software to help a person oversee, and control the production process of the facility. The software organizes these processes to make the job run smoother.
Unix can be run on a variety of server, mainframe, and workstation devices.
A scanner is both hardware and software, the device itself is hardware (all devices are hardware) but the driver(a program) that runs it is software.
The operating system (OS) is responsible for keeping track of all installed hardware and software on a computer. It maintains a database known as the registry (in Windows) or uses configuration files (in Unix-based systems) to store information about the system's components. Additionally, device drivers and system management tools help the OS communicate with and manage the hardware effectively. This ensures that the software can interact seamlessly with the hardware.
see: What_is_the_cost_of_a_Unix_server
hardware
A microphone is hardware. Software is what programs and games are called.
Motherboards are hardware components, not software.