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[Solved] Are software errors easier to fix than hardware errors?

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kotorog   03-13-2011 at 02:39:35 AM

Hello,
Are software errors easier to fix than hardware errors? I have this question on my test and do not know the answer. Please explain your answer.

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rolli59   03-13-2011 at 04:08:04 AM
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Yes in a sense they are because all you have to do is reinstall the program/drivers. Hardware errors can be difficult to find since it can be more than one component that is under suspicion of causing them.


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Ijack   04-06-2011 at 12:29:37 PM

There is no correct answer. Some hardware errors, such as race conditions, can be extremely difficult to track. But the same can be true of subtle software errors.

There's a very interesting book called The Soul of a New Machine which documents the design and implementation of a new computer. Fascinating reading if you ae interested in that sort of thing.

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hang-the-9   04-06-2011 at 07:31:17 PM

What do you mean by "errors"? Errors as in debugging during design or errors as in random crashes by a computer?

If you mean the latter, hardware errors are harder to fix as you need more specialized tools and knowledge. Video card crashing due to a bad driver file is a peice of cake compared to re-soldering a power connector or a new chip on to the board.

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kotorog   04-13-2011 at 02:55:43 AM

Thank you all for your reply. I got my test back, and rolly59, you were right. The software errors are easier to fix. Thank you!

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