what is the different between RAM and ROM in computer?

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what is the different between RAM and ROM in computer?

2007-10-14 09:55:24 · 2 answers · asked by Tohid 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops

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RAM - Random Access Memory - This is where your OS stores things when running. Contents can change.

ROM - Read Only Memory - such as that in the BIOS, however newer computers use EPROM (or 'Flash' memory) which CAN be changed by a special program such as used in updating the BIOS.

EPROM - Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory.

2007-10-14 10:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

RAM and ROM typicaly mean the same thing. The only difference is that Macintosh uses the ROM term and IBM compatibles use RAM.

2007-10-14 10:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋