Classifying the characteristics of old-latest computers

Asked By jamesmith 0 points N/A Posted on - 06/07/2012

I need information about supercomputer, mainframe computer, minicomputer, microcomputer, hope you will help me find this.

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Answered By I am a Expert 0 points N/A #160691

Classifying the characteristics of old-latest computers

 

These are the characteristics:

 

Microcomputers,

 

-also known as personal computer

 

-vary in size from small portables, such as palmtop (handheld) computers, notebook, and laptop computers that you can easily carry around

 

Minicomputer,

 

-also known as mid-size or mid-range computer

 

-smaller and less powerful than a mainframe computer

 

-can support 2 to 50 users and computer professionals

 

Mainframe computer

 

-can support hundreds/ thousands users and computer professionals

 

-smaller and more powerful than a supercomputer

 

-used in airline company, bank, a large insurance company, or the Social Security System

 

Supercomputer

 

-can handle gigantic amount of scientific computation

 

-50000 times faster than microcomputer used in various applications such as; defense and weaponry, weather forecasting, scientific research and national aeronautics and space administration

 

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Answered By Jonathon Head 30 points N/A #160692

Classifying the characteristics of old-latest computers

Hi,

Well in short and simple manner your query has already been resolved by Mr Expert above.

Mainframe computers were the earliest largest, room-sized hulks that heated up so fast, they needed air conditioning desperately.

Then came Mini computers, well they were used as servers using hubs and all and could attach to many clients at once.

Next came the fourth generation Micro computers which we are using today as our desktops and laptops.

Finally the fastest computers are given the rag super computers as they are capable of doing calculations at an unimaginably high pace. They are used in weather forecasting and other scientific fields where large calculations are needed.

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