Storage

Storage

1. Primary

   • RAM
     • Chip
     • Read and write
     • Can be altered by user
     • Content lost when power removed
   • ROM
     • Chip
     • Read only
     • Can't be altered by user
     • Contents retained when power removed

2. Secondary

   • Magnetic disk drive
     • Floppy
     • Hard
   • Optical drives
     • CD-ROM
     • CD-RW
     • CD-R
     • DVD-ROM
     • DVD + RW
   • Magnetic tape
   • Flash/pen drives