what is hardware and firmware

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Definition of both terms

 

[iheartoldskool]

My understanding (although basic) is that hardware refers to a physical aspect like a smart phone or tablet etc. Firmware (unless I'm wrong) is a form or software, like an operating system or program.

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[belodion]

My understanding (although basic) is that hardware refers to a physical aspect like a smart phone or tablet etc. Firmware (unless I'm wrong) is a form or software, like an operating system or program.

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Welcome as a new member.
I believe that your explanation is sound.

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[GeoShifter]

firmware is the software that makes the hardware (electronics) do it's work

 

[belodion]

firmware is the software that makes the hardware (electronics) do it's work

Welcome as another new member.

That's good too.

 

[ab304945]

Firmware is software that is embedded in a piece of hardware. You can think of firmware simply as "software for hardware."

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