Memory refers to data that is stored for immediate access by a computer. In computing, the term primarily refers to:

• Random-access memory (RAM), usually volatile memory that is available for rapid access in relatively random order.
• Read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile memory that typically contains a computer's firmware.

Long term storage is typically associated with floppy disks, hard disk drives and solid-state drives.

References

• Memory at the Free On-Line Dictionary Of Computing. 1996-05-25.

External links

• Computer memory at Wikipedia

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