Are software errors easier to fix than hardware errors?

[kotorog]

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.

 

[rolli59]

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.

 

[johngrey55]

It's not easy to reply!

You can at least have a first level of information: www.bsoco.com

 

[Ijack]

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.

 

[hang-the-9]

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.

 

[kotorog]

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!

 

[nikorr]

Best answer selected by nikorr.

 

[nikorr]

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