space within a computer where information and program are stored while being actively worked on; also called core. It is expressed in terms of the number of characters ( byte) that can be retained. The memory of the computer is in the form of read-only (ROM) and RAM (RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY) or read/write memory. It is this memory facility that distinguishes the computer from devices such as calculators and bookkeeping machines, which, although they have input, output, and processing capabilities, cannot store programs internally within the processing unit.
electronic device within a computer, where information is stored while being actively worked on; formerly called core. The memory requirements of a computer are dictated by the software that is to be run on it. Microcomputer memory is usually 16 to 128 MegaByte.
(formerly called core) the space within a computer where information is stored while being actively worked on. Most microcomputers have a small amount of read-only memory (ROM), containing the built-in programs that start the operation of the computer when it is turned on, and a large amount of random-access memory (RAM) for user's programs and data. Except for ROM, memory goes blank when the computer is turned off; any data in it must be copied to disk or tape to be saved.
