User:Sarystarlight/MGO

RAM (Random Access Memory)
Often confused with storage (hard drive space) - used when actively using computer - for example: to load/run programs.

Microprocessor (aka CPU (Central Processing Unit))
What makes the computer go. It's not the big box under your desk - it's a very small (>2in square) chip inside. Performs most computations.

Background

 * Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame)
 * Started out making RAM
 * Invented Microprocessor in 1971
 * Stock market valuation peaked in Sept. 2000 (@$510 billion)