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From: leoh@hardy.harris.com (Leo Hinds)
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Subject: Re: SIMM vs DRAM
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Date: 18 Sep 89 11:55:51 GMT
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SIMM = Single Inline Memory Module (made up of more than one DRAM, typically in
	multiples of 8 or 9 bits wide) ... could also be made of SRAMS ... but
	there is a more limited market for those (typically not in PCs ... 
	though I belive there are a couple of PC vendors using SRAMS in 
	their '386s).  The "Single Inline" refers to a single row of pins (or
	contacts) ... as compared to a DRAM that would be in a "DIP" (dual 
	inline package).

	
Leo Hinds