Manifold uses of memory

Article Abstract:

Random access memory (RAM), the most important among the various kinds of memory in a computer system, functions like post office boxes to which the microprocessor sends and receives messages that will make the computer work. When the microcomputer was first introduced, 64Kbytes of RAM was adequate; with the new applications, such as the Microsoft Windows NT operating system, at least 16Mbytes of RAM is required for full functionality. Users need more RAM to be able to run multiple applications simultaneously. When creating documents that require copying something from a spreadsheet and a word processor, for example, inadequate RAM can be a bottleneck. More RAM also makes possible the speedy manipulation of large documents. Graphics, video and sound are especially RAM-greedy. RAM costs from $35 to $40 for a 1Mbyte memory module; a 4Mbyte upgrade module will cost about $150.

Usage, Column, Random access memory, RAM, RAM (Random access memory), End users, User Need, Microcomputer

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Electronic mail for the military

Article Abstract:

Americans at home can send electronic mail messages to American soldiers in Saudi Arabia by using their microcomputers at home. One such service, entitled Letters From Home, is provided by Genie, a subsidiary of General Electric Corp. Users send a message on the on-line system, and workers in Saudi Arabia transfer the message to special letterhead that is then delivered to soldiers the same day. Another service is being provided by Compuserve Inc and Graphnet Inc. Their service transcribes electronic messages in the US and then sends the via air mail to Saudi Arabia; the service takes one week. Genie can be contacted at 800-638-9636. The Compuserve/Graphnet service can be contacted at 614-457-8600.

COMMUNICATION, Social aspects, Services, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Saudi Arabia, Electronic mail systems, Email, General Electric Co., GE, Iraq-Kuwait Crisis, 1990-1991, Armed forces in foreign countries, American, column, E-Mail, Military, CompuServe Inc., Graphnet Inc.

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