Read-only generally refers to something that can be read, but not written to or modified.
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Read-only generally refers to something that can be read, but not written to or modified.
In computing,
read-only can mean:
- Read-only memory
Read-only memory is a class of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices. Because data stored in ROM cannot be modified , it is mainly used to distribute firmware .In its strictest sense, ROM...
(ROM), a type of storage media
- Read-only access to files or directories in file system permissions
Most current file systems have methods of administering permissions or access rights to specific users and groups of users. These systems control the ability of the users affected to view or make changes to the contents of the file system....