Software is a collection of data and programs that tell the hardware exactly what to do. It is categorized into two main types:
At its simplest, an IT system is like a human body: is the physical body (bones and muscle), while Software is the mind (thoughts and instructions). One cannot function without the other. 1. IT Hardware: The Physical Infrastructure
The system software uses "drivers" (small pieces of code) to communicate with the Hardware .
To perform a single task—like typing a letter—a complex chain of events occurs: You click a button in an Application .
Long-term memory where your files, photos, and the operating system live permanently.
Input/output devices like keyboards, monitors, and printers that allow humans to interact with the machine. 2. IT Software: The Digital Instructions
The "brain." it carries out the instructions from software.