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Middleware vs Firmware - What's the difference?

middleware | firmware |

As nouns the difference between middleware and firmware

is that middleware is (computing) software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server while firmware is firmware.

middleware

English

Noun

(wikipedia middleware) (en-noun)
  • (computing) software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server
  • Networking software/hardware that is deployed in the middle of, as opposed to serviced by, a packet network to enhance or provide some network function, such as caching, filtering, or firewall functionality.

    • firmware

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia firmware) (-)
  • Something in-between hardware and software. Like software, it is created from source code, but it is closely tied to the hardware it runs on.
  • Software intended for such embedded computer applications.