1. 软件：
软件，顾名思义，就是一种软件系统或应用程序，包括程序、文档和操作程序的集合，以及控制和管理计算机系统的硬件组件。
2. 活件：
Liveware，顾名思义，简单地定义为通常与计算机一起工作以操作系统的人或人的俚语，例如分析师、程序员等，也称为计算机的用户。
软件和活件的区别：
| Software | Liveware |
|---|---|
| Software’s are programs used by computer. | Liveware are peoples that use and make computer system work. |
| It makes hardware of computer run. | It is term used for people that are benefited from computer system. |
| These are collection of programs or applications that contains instructions that makes computer run or work. | These are human expertise that are needed in field of IT. |
| Features of software includes efficiency, maintainability, no wear out, portability, etc. | Features of liveware includes data processing, problem solving, productivity, documentation skills, reporting skills, etc. |
| Benefits of software includes improve data security, more reliable data, better customer service, simplified decision making, etc. | Benefits of liverware includes allows interaction among hardware and software, operate system, increases productivity, etc. |
| Examples of software includes Microsoft Word, Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Outlook, Pandora, etc. | Examples of liveware includes software engineer, hardware engineers, managers, network engineer, data entry operator, etc. |
| Type of software’s include application software, system software, Freeware software, Open-source software, etc. | Type of livewares includes engineers, operators, managers, programmers, etc. |
| Software does not get tired of working. | Peoples usually gets tired of working for hours. |