Differences between software and hardware

There are several differences between  software  and hardware or software vs hardware. A  Below we  list the top ten differences that will help you effectively distinguish what distinguishes these two elements.

• Software is intangible, while Hardware  is tangible, that is to say that the hardware can be touched or felt with the hands, while the software cannot be touched.
• Software is the logical part   of a computer, Hardware is the physical part  , it is the computer itself. Software is the brain of a computer. Hardware  is your body.
• Software are programs that run on the hardware. It is a set of instructions or programming code. Hardware cannot be contained within the software, as it refers to the physical components of the computer, such as the  cpu , memory, hard drive, etc.
• Software does not have lifetime  useful , while having a time  maximum  of life ( depreciation  of equipment).
• Software can be uploaded to or downloaded from the Internet, while the Hardware is not, but the latter serves as a means to upload or download software from the network.
• Software can be contaminated with  malicious code   like viruses. Hardware is not affected by viruses, but can suffer physical damage  .
• Software implements algorithms (troubleshooting) that allow the computer to complete much more complex tasks. Hardware is limited to specifically designed tasks that taken independently, are very simple.
• Software uses at least one hardware device to operate. Hardware is what allows an application to work.
• Software provides a graphical interface for people to use the computer and other software on the computer. Hardware  is the physical interface that allows people to enter data into the computer and read information received by any program.
• Software is installable and / or executable, hardware is assembled, that is, it is made up of one or more parts that can be joined manually.