| The actual
parts that make up a computer system, like the monitor, keyboard,
printer, and mouse. These are the parts you
can actually touch and see.
Hardware is the physical aspect
of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology
devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the "box" and the
electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the program
you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be known as
the software.
Hardware implies permanence
and invariability. Software or programming can easily be varied. You
can put an entirely new program in the hardware and make it create
an entirely new experience for the user. You can, however, change
the modular configurations that most computers come with by adding
new adapters or card that extend the computer's capabilities. |
