Explanation

• RAM stands for Random Access Memory
• It is a type of fast, temporary computer memory
• It is essentially short-term memory 
• It is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system (OS)

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Explanation

• LAN is ideal for connecting computers in closely located buildings, such as within a campus or office block.
• LAN stands for Local Area Network.
• It offers high speed and cost-effective connectivity over short distances.

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Explanation

• A Modem (Modulator-Demodulator) converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa.
• It is used to connect computers to the internet via telephone lines or other networks.

Additional information:

• Switch – connects multiple devices in a network
• Hub – basic network connector
• Repeater – boosts signal strength
• Router – directs internet traffic

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Explanation

An email address consists of two parts: 

1. Username or ID (the name or ID chosen by the user)
2. Domain name (the name of the organization or service provider).

Format: Username@Domainname.com

Example: john.doe@example.com

Additional information:

• Email, short for Electronic Mail, has its roots in the early 1960s.
• The first email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson.
• He also introduced the "@" symbol to separate the username from the hostname.

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Explanation

• DOS stands for Disk Operating System.
• It is an early type of computer operating system used to manage files and programs.
• It works through text-based commands (command line).
• A famous example is MS-DOS used in early PCs. 
• Dennis Ritchie is the father of MS-DOS.
• It was developed in 1982.

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