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'''ROM''' is an abbreviation of Read-Only Memory, a class of computer memory. Because it cannot be modified under normal circumstances, it is mainly used for firmware. It can also refer to a ROM image, which is a file containing a copy of the data from a video game cartridge usually intended to be used with |
'''ROM''' is an abbreviation of Read-Only Memory, a class of computer memory. Because it cannot be modified under normal circumstances, it is mainly used for both software and firmware. It can also refer to a ROM image, which is a file containing a copy of the data from a video game cartridge usually intended to be used with a console or emulator. |
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Revision as of 16:01, 18 October 2017
ROM is an abbreviation of Read-Only Memory, a class of computer memory. Because it cannot be modified under normal circumstances, it is mainly used for both software and firmware. It can also refer to a ROM image, which is a file containing a copy of the data from a video game cartridge usually intended to be used with a console or emulator.