Re: A86: Hardrive
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Re: A86: Hardrive
Chuck Mason wrote:
> Actually, you're wrong there :)
>
> Hard drive - data storage (computer will work w/o one, but no operating
> system will boot because it would be missing a boot sector [not to
> notice also a complete OS])
> RAM - Random Access Memory. Computer WILL NOT turn on without any ram.
> Ram are peices of hardware (usually 1"x3"-4" by a few mm in size). There
> are different types of ram used depending on the motherboard, all work the
> same (pretty much, excluding speed and parity).. These are: 30 PIN SIMM
> (these were the old ones used back in the day :) ) 72 PIN SIMM -- Most
> common types of ram.. and the DIMM (128 pin?) -- must more storage
> capable, holds a sh*tload of ram, also double-sided I believe.. :)
>
> Question: Does SIMM stand for [S]ingle [Insertable] [M]emory [M]odule, and
> DIMM mean the same but [D]ouble.. ?
No, the I is inline.
> -Chuck
> On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, The NikeStop wrote:
>
> %
> %A hard drive is the memory component that stores the RAM(Random Access
> %Memory). It is a physical item and once remove the computer won't work.
> %
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