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Unlike most RAM, ReRAM is non-volatile memory, meaning that it retains data without power.
Current types of non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, are used in everything from USB sticks to solid state drives.
But while flash memory is faster than hard disk storage, it is still significantly slower than RAM, particularly when it comes to writing data. This makes it less suitable for the many processes involved in running programs.
Originally posted by thov420
Just read this article on BBC and thought I would share. The idea seems really cool but at the same time sounds like it could cause more problems than its worth. A lot of the time, simply rebooting a PC/smartphone can fix problems because of the fact that the RAM memory is wiped clean.
Originally posted by thov420
Another thing to think about is viruses. If this memory does become the new standard a virus could be written so that it stays in the RAM indefinitely and infects other computers/devices.