Computer Software A computer program is basically a set of logical instructions,written in a computer programming language that tells the computer how to accomplish a task.The software is therefore an essential interface between the hardware and the user. We can say that software gives life to the hardware and therefore,the software is popularly referred to as the "soul"of the computer system while the hardware as the“heart”.Computer Software ◼ A computer program is basically a set of logical instructions, written in a computer programming language that tells the computer how to accomplish a task. The software is therefore an essential interface between the hardware and the user. ◼ We can say that software gives life to the hardware and therefore, the software is popularly referred to as the “soul” of the computer system while the hardware as the “heart