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CD-ROM, abbreviation for compact disc-read only memory. CD-ROM, n the acronym for compact disk/read-only memory. These disks are used to store program information (software) for computer programs. Information and instructions can be retrieved from these disks, but information cannot be added or revised without destruction of the existing data. CD-ROM Compact disk-read only memory Informatics A compact disk, capable of holding ± 750 MB of permanent data, which is recorded or burned only once. Cf CD-RW. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At 300 MHz with 36x CD-ROM drives, the systems have plenty of
power. "Our 36X CD-ROM drive boasts improved performance,
increased transfer rates and speedy access times," said Paul
Dempsey, senior vice president, sales & marketing, Pioneer New Media
Technologies. "Our 36X CD-ROM drive boasts improved performance, increased
transfer rates and speedy access times," said Paul Dempsey, senior
vice president, sales & marketing, Pioneer New Media Technologies. |
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