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Is the portion of a
CPU (Central computer system
Processing Unit) that carries out the
instructions of a
computer program,
and is the primary
element carrying
out the computer's
functions.
Is a form of
computer data
storage. Today, it
RAM (Random takes the form of
Access integrated circuits
Memory) that allow stored
data to be accessed
in any order (i.e., at
random). "Random"
refers to the idea
that any piece of
data can be
returned in a
constant time,
regardless of its
physical location
and whether or not
it is related to the
previous piece of
data..
(Usually known by
its acronym, ROM)
is a class of storage
ROM (Read media used in
Only Memory) computers and
other electronic
devices. Because
data stored in ROM
cannot be modified
(at least not very
quickly or easily), it
is mainly used to
distribute firmware
(software that is
very closely tied to
specific hardware,
and unlikely to
require frequent
updates)
Provide a software
OS (Operating platform on top of
System) GUI which other
(Graphic User programs, called
Interface) application
programs, can run.
The application
programs must be
written to run on
top of a particular
operating system.