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ROM stands for read only memory | [[File:Read Only Memory.png|alt=Read Only Memory|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Permanent, non-editable information.]] | ||
'''ROM stands for read only memory and is a storage medium that stores information permanently.''' Key to its functioning means: | |||
* New data cannot be written on it. | |||
* Its contents are permanent. | |||
This type of system is crucial in the creation of a [[The Transparent Company|transparent company]] as it means that once an ethical direction is taken from the inception it cannot be overwritten at a later date. | |||
Latest revision as of 02:23, 16 January 2024
ROM stands for read only memory and is a storage medium that stores information permanently. Key to its functioning means:
- New data cannot be written on it.
- Its contents are permanent.
This type of system is crucial in the creation of a transparent company as it means that once an ethical direction is taken from the inception it cannot be overwritten at a later date.