It is a 250 words discussion, very shot and easy. Just have to answer all question below and provide 2 or more references
For this discussion you should consider and post your answer to one or all of the following questions.
The stored program concept is said to be a great leap forward in the history of computing by allowing us to use software to program a computer.
Why, what advantages does using software have over just using the hardware circuits to program the computer?
What advantages are there to just using the hardware circuits to program the computer?
How would the world be different today if computer developers had decided not to use von Neumann architectures and relied solely on hardware for programming?
Do all present day computers use software or do some just use the hardware circuits?
What is "firmware" and what is it used for?