Sunday, December 20, 2009

Kinds of Computer

Kinds of Computer

There are many kinds of computer, its depending size and capacity , there are 3 kinds of computer, and that are Mainframe Computer, Mini Computer, and Micro Computer or Personal Computer.

Kinds of Computer


There are many kinds of computer, its depending size and capacity , there are 3 kinds of computer, and that are Mainframe Computer, Mini Computer, and Micro Computer or Personal Computer.

        • Mainframe Computers
  • The large and powerful computers that are used by many users at6 the same time;  It is typically installed in large organizations.
  • It is located in central place and accessed by users via computer terminals or other computers placed at different locations and connected to the mainframe computers.
  • Extremely powerful mainframe computers used in scientific and engineering applications.
        • Minicomputers
  • Used in small organizations.
  • Minicomputers are medium sized computers.
  • Are also used by many users at the same time.
        • Microcomputers
  • Also known as PC ( Personal Computers )
  • Small computers that fit on your desk; meant to be used by one user
    • Workstation: A microcomputer with enhanced graphics and communication capabilities.
    • Loptop: A microcomputer that is small enough to fit in a briefcase.
    • Network computer: A small microcomputer with no built-in disk storage, but makes use of larger computers of the compony's network or the internet through a browser

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