Fundamental hardware terminology refers to the physical components of a computer system, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage devices, and input/output devices. Software terminology encompasses the programs and operating systems that instruct hardware on how to perform tasks, including applications, system software, and middleware. Key concepts include the distinction between hardware and software, the interaction between the two, and the importance of system architecture in determining performance and functionality. Understanding these basics is essential for troubleshooting, system design, and optimizing performance.
there are several difference between computer hardware and software .fundamental difference between hardware(keyboard,printer) is a physical device and software is instructions that given to the computer(window 2000,microsoft office )etc
A VDU is hardware.
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.
hardware
A microphone is hardware. Software is what programs and games are called.
both a hardware and software
Motherboards are hardware components, not software.
Have to be hardware. How could you write software if there were no hardware to write it on?
Software. Short and sweet. Hardware needs software to work.
hardware
Yes. Hardware can be touched and software cannot.
A scanner is a hardware device that is operated by software.