external memory

2 definitions found

external memory - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  external memory
  
     <storage> A vague term for slower, non-volatile storage,
     usually magnetic disk, in contrast to main memory which is
     usually volatile semiconductor RAM.
  
     [Jargon File]
  
     (1997-02-17)
  

external memory - Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003) :

  external memory
   n.
  
     A memo pad, palmtop computer, or written notes. "Hold on while I
  write
     that to external memory". The analogy is with store or DRAM versus
     nonvolatile disk storage on computers.