[Addison West]

Eugene, you did an excellent job clearly differentiating between ROM and RAM and explaining their roles in a computer system. I like how you emphasized ROM’s stability and its role in storing firmware like BIOS or UEFI, which is critical for booting a system reliably. Your explanation of RAM as volatile memory that supports multitasking and fast CPU access really highlights why having enough RAM is essential for smooth system performance. I also appreciate that you tied the characteristics of each memory type—speed, volatility, and purpose, to their practical implications in everyday computing. One thing I would add is that with modern systems, technologies like flash memory blur the lines a bit, as some non-volatile memory can be updated more frequently than traditional ROM. Overall, your post does a great job of showing how ROM and RAM complement each other to keep a computer running efficiently.