Dictionary of Accounting Terms: RAM (Random-Access Memory)
RAM (Random-Access Memory)
computer's main memory where programs, application software, and data are stored. The size of the RAM (measured by kilobytes) is an important indicator of the capacity of the computer; also called read/write memory. Higher level software programs normally require a minimum of 64MB of RAM.
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: RAM (Random-Access Memory)
RAM (Random-Access Memory)
a memory device whereby any location in memory can be found as quickly as any other location. A computer's RAM is its main working memory. The size of the RAM (measured in megabytes) is an important indicator of the capacity of the computer.
