Tuesday 4 September 2012

Classification of computers according to size and latest versions of operating systems of computers.


According to size

Mainframe Computers

                    Well, these are very huge computers. It is interesting how the word ‘mainframe’ came into use. In fact, because the different units of computer were installed in a frame, it started to be called a computer in main frame 

Mini Computers 


               Mini computers are medium sized computers – much larger than the personal computers we are using and smaller compared to the mainframe computers. These computers can support multiple users 


Micro Computers

                 A class of computers that use microprocessor as their central processing unit and are the smallest of the types are the micro computers. 


Super Computers  

               Super Computers are the fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. 


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