R - Web Design & Internet Jargon Buster

RAM (Random Access Memory) - The main memory of a computer. Upgrading the available RAM will often dramatically improve a PC's performance. 128 MB of RAM is often standard for new PCs, although double this figure is much better. RAM is now very cheap.

Real Time Transaction - An Internet payment system in which credit card details are authenticated and verified within a matter of seconds.

Reciprocal Link - When two (or more) websites exchange URLs by mentioning each other on their own sites.

ROM (Read Only Memory) - Where PCs store important information that they need to run the operating system and other software. Unlike RAM, ROM is permanent and its contents cannot be changed, replaced or deleted.

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