Software and Programming Languages

INTRODUCTION

In the previous lesson we discussed about the different parts and configurations of computer. It has been mentioned that programs or instructions have to be fed into the computer to perform specific task. It is therefore necessary to provide instructions to the computer in a systematic order to complete our task. We can divide the computer components into two major areas, namely, hardware and software. Hardware is the machine itself and its various individual equipment. It includes all mechanical, electronic and magnetic devices such as monitor, printer, electronic circuit, floppy and hard disk. In this lesson we will discuss about the other part, namely, software that makes use of hardware for performing various functions.