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 ===== Read-Only Memory (ROM) ===== ===== Read-Only Memory (ROM) =====
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 **Read-Only Memory (ROM)** is a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices. It contains the programming needed to start a PC, which is essential for boot-up; it performs major input/​output tasks and holds programs or software instructions. **Read-Only Memory (ROM)** is a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices. It contains the programming needed to start a PC, which is essential for boot-up; it performs major input/​output tasks and holds programs or software instructions.
  
-Because ROM is read-only, it cannot be changed; it is permanent and non-volatile,​ meaning it also holds its memory even when power is removed. By contrast, [[ddsf:private:​guidebook:​06_append:​glossary:​r:​computermemory]] is volatile; it is lost when power is removed.+Because ROM is read-only, it cannot be changed; it is permanent and non-volatile,​ meaning it also holds its memory even when power is removed. By contrast, [[ddsf:public:​guidebook:​06_append:​glossary:​r:​computermemory]] is volatile; it is lost when power is removed.
  
 Source: [[https://​www.techopedia.com/​definition/​2804/​read-only-memory-rom | Read-Only Memory (ROM) ]] Source: [[https://​www.techopedia.com/​definition/​2804/​read-only-memory-rom | Read-Only Memory (ROM) ]]
  
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