(1) Refers to storage media that permanently hold their content such as ROM chips, CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. See ROM, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
(2) A file that can be read, but not updated or erased. See file attribute.
(2) A file that can be read, but not updated or erased. See file attribute.
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