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Glossary 271

R	RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be
	written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in
	RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory
	is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory.
	Compare ROM.
	random access memory — See RAM.
	read-only memory — See ROM.
	reboot — See boot, restart.
	removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A
	diskette is one example of a removable disk.
	resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be
	produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer,
	resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is
	expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and
	vertically.
	restart — Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by reloading
	the operating system without turning the computer off. See also
	boot.
	RJ-11— A modular connector used on most U.S. telephone systems
	and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 connector is a 6-wire
	connector.
	ROM (read-only memory) — Non-volatile memory that can be read
	but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in
	ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This
	type of memory is used to store your computer’s BIOS, which is
	essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See
S	also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM.
	select — To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the
	intent to perform some operation on it.
	serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means
	the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single
	channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface
	between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel.
	shortcut — See keyboard shortcut.