Sunday 19 May 2013

Difference between RAM and ROM



RAM :

RAM means Random Access Memory
We can perform both read and write.
It is volatile. That is, when power goes off , the contents of RAM will loose.
It is temporary storage device.
It is used to store data and programs to be processed.





ROM :

ROM means Read Only Memory
Writing into it is not possible
It is permanent storage device
It is nonvolatile
ROM is used to store boot programs. That is, the programs needed to run the operating system.

 

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