Computer Basics and Terminology

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RAM
Random Access Memory - Temporary memory
ROM
Read Only Memory - Permanent memory
Microprocessor
The primary "brain" of the computer - ranked according to speed
CPU
Central Processing unit - the "guts" of the computer
Operating System
The software program that runs a computer
Software
Computer programs or instructions that "tell" the computer how to work
Hardware
The physical parts of the computer