This unit discusses the difference between computer storage and computer memory.
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In this unit you will learn the differences between computer memory and computer storage. Memory and storage are important concepts to master in Information Technology. The two terms are often used interchangeably, so it is important to understand the key differences.
Computer memory needs to be quick. It is constantly feeding the CPU with data to process. Since nobody likes to wait for a computer…
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A hard disk drive can fail at any time, normally causing data corruption and loss.
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Floppy disk drives were once included with almost all computers, but are now considered obsolete.
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Magnetic drives have been around since the 1950s and are typically used to store large amounts of data.
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- How much memory does your computer have? How much storage does your computer have? Is it enough? What could you do with more memory and more storage?
- Research and summarize the latest developments in quantum computing and quantum memory. How will it change computers? Is this still science fiction? Is it likely to become common in the next 25 years?
