Chapter 2a

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describe the difference between hardware and software, and explain the lack of standardisation affecting both hardware and software
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Chapter 2a
  1. What is hardware?
    1. Physical components
      1. Some interior
        1. Some exterior
          1. peripherals
          2. Can be touched
        2. What is software?
          1. Programs
            1. Controls hardware
              1. System hardware
              2. Uses hardware
                1. applications software
                2. written using code
                  1. binary
                  2. lack of standardisation
                    1. operating systems
                      1. applications
                        1. across operating systems
                          1. within an operating system
                            1. versions
                          2. problems
                            1. compatibility
                              1. applicatrions with operation systems
                                1. documents
                                  1. hardware devices and motherboards
                                    1. hardware upgrades
                                    2. cost to customers
                                      1. upgraded software
                                        1. replacing hardware because of updated software
                                          1. non-universal hardware standards
                                          2. restrictions
                                            1. software applications for a chosen operating system. availability of hardware for motherboard connections. non-universal hardware
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