COMPUTER TYPES
Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power.
There are five types of computers. they are written below.
S.No. | Type | Specifications |
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1 | PC (Personal Computer) | It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful microprocessor |
2 | Workstation | It is also a single user computer system, similar to personal computer however has a more powerful microprocessor. |
3 | Mini Computer | It is a multi-user computer system, capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. |
4 | Main Frame | It is a multi-user computer system, capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. Software technology is different from minicomputer. |
5 | Supercomputer | It is an extremely fast computer, which can execute hundreds of millions of instructions per second. |
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WORKSTATION
Minicomputer
Mainframe
Supercomputer
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