RAM |
Random Access Memory. The primary memory in a computer that can be written over with new information. The contents of RAM memory are lost when the electrical power to the PC is switched off. |
RAS |
Remote Access Service. |
retry |
to resend data a prescribed number of times or until the data is finally delivered. |
RJ-11 |
The “common” telephone jack. Usually wired with four wires, the red and green signify the tip and ring circuits. |
RJ-45 |
The “common” telephone jack. Usually wired with eight wires, the red and green signify the tip and ring circuits. |
ROM |
Read Only Memory. |
root directory |
in an IBM or compatible PC, the directory that is created when the user formats a diskette that may contain subdirectories. Synonymous with system directory. |
