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Differentiate between Hardware and Software

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HardwareSoftware
It is required to store and run a software.It refers to the programs that enable a computer to perform specific tasks.
Hardware starts functioning once a software is loaded.Software is installed on the hardware to deliver its set of instructions.
Hardware is physical in nature.Software is logical in nature.
There are more chances of failure in hardware devices.Software does not have a failure rate and hence, is more reliable.
Hardware components can be seen and touched.Software can be viewed at the time of execution/loading.

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