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August 24, 2006

RAM

The RAM, or Random Access Memory, is where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept on the computer. Though it reads faster than any other storage device, the data stays only as long as the computer is running. All the data is loaded into RAM, usually from the hard disk, once the computer is switched on. As soon as the computer is switched off, the RAM loses its

From RAM

Posted by Rob at August 24, 2006 05:08 PM