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| - | ===== Random access memory (RAM) ===== | + | ===== Random Access Memory (RAM) ===== |
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| - | **Random access memory (RAM)** is a type of data storage used in computers that is generally located on the motherboard. This type of memory is volatile and all information that was stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off. Volatile memory is temporary memory while [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:r:rom]] is non-volatile and holds data permanently when the power is turned off. | + | **Random Access Memory (RAM)** is a type of data storage used in computers that is generally located on the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:m:motherboard|motherboard]]. This type of memory is volatile and all information that was stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off. Volatile memory is temporary memory while [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:r:rom]] is non-volatile and holds data permanently when the power is turned off. |
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| + | **RAM** is often divided into [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:stack_memory]] and [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:h:heap]] | ||
| Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/24491/random-access-memory-ram | Random access memory (RAM) ]] | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/24491/random-access-memory-ram | Random access memory (RAM) ]] | ||
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