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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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The device plays in standard CD-ROM trays and is compatible with most major operating systems, including Mac, OS/2 and Windows 3. Finally, a baseball card that'll work in the spokes of your bike and in the CD-ROM tray of your home computer. |
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