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This working resource holds data actively used by a computer; RAM is a common example.

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Computer Memory: Hardware that temporarily stores data a computer is actively using. Source: Computer memory ↗

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    The Compiler

    A compiler translates source code into machine code, and Grace Hopper built one of the earliest working versions.

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  2. 11These core software systems manage hardware resources and provide services to applications.IDENTIFY
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    Linux

    Linux, the free open-source kernel created by Linus Torvalds, was first released in 1991.

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