Hardware

Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts that can be physically
touch. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It
also includes all the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk
drive, motherboard, video card, and many others.

Software
Software is a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific
operations Or Software means computer instructions or data. Anything that
can be stored electronically is software therefore it is not something that can
be touch.
Ways of acquiring software

 Buying pre-written software

 Ordering customized software

 Developing customized software

 Downloading public domain software