The Different Types of RAM and its Development dated Nov 2002

Computer memory is an area where data is stored on a semi conductor chip. It's a tiny board made of silicon and
geranium rather than on some other storage medium, such as hard drive, compact disc or tape cartridge. The
data can be stored permanently or temporarily on the chip. In a computer, memory is a necessity, and the more
the better. For the most part, the user has little interaction directly with the memory unless of course you try to
open several applications at one time, then you may receive an error message in response. But understanding
how memory works, can give you a better understanding how the PC works as a whole.
Memory isn't just one single unit. It includes several components working together within the PC. The most
commonly known type is RAM which stands for Random Access memory. This is the computers main memory.
RAM is the area of the computer where data is temporarily held while an application or the operating system is
using it. Another type of mem...