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== Description ==
== Description ==

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Description

Computer storage, computer memory, and often casually memory refer to computer components, devices and recording media that retain data for some interval of time. Computer storage provides one of the core functions of the modern computer, that of information retention. It is one of the fundamental components of all modern computers, and coupled with a central processing unit (CPU), implements the basic Von Neumann computer model used since the 1940s.

Enablers

Inhibitors

  • Moore's Law
  • technological challenges in increasing storage capacity

Paradigms

Experts

Seagate and Western Digital are leading companies in the innovation, design and production of new technologies in the digital storage field.

Timing

Magnetic storage, Semiconductor storage, Optical disc storage, Magneto-optical disc storage, Ultra Density Optical disc storage, Optical Jukebox storage

Other early methods: Paper tape and punch cards (1980), Williams tube and Selectron tube, Delay line memory

Web Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_storage