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1-Types of Computer

1) Computers can be classified based on their speed and computing power, ranging from personal computers for individual use to supercomputers capable of immense calculations. 2) Personal computers are designed for single users and have moderately powerful processors. Workstations are also for single users but have more powerful processors and are used for engineering, publishing, and software development. 3) Mini computers support up to 250 users simultaneously while mainframes can support hundreds to thousands of users and execute many programs concurrently. Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for specialized applications requiring immense calculations like weather forecasting and scientific simulations.

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1-Types of Computer

1) Computers can be classified based on their speed and computing power, ranging from personal computers for individual use to supercomputers capable of immense calculations. 2) Personal computers are designed for single users and have moderately powerful processors. Workstations are also for single users but have more powerful processors and are used for engineering, publishing, and software development. 3) Mini computers support up to 250 users simultaneously while mainframes can support hundreds to thousands of users and execute many programs concurrently. Supercomputers are the fastest and most expensive, used for specialized applications requiring immense calculations like weather forecasting and scientific simulations.

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Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power.

Sr.No.

Type

Specifications

PC (Personal
Computer)

It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful


microprocessor

WorkStation

It is also a single user computer system which is similar to


personal computer but have more powerful microprocessor.

Mini Computer

It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of


supporting hundreds of users simultaneously.

Main Frame

It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of


supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. Software
technology is different from minicomputer.

Supercomputer

It is an extremely fast computer which can execute hundreds of


millions of instructions per second.

PC (Personal Computer)
A PC can be defined as a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user.
PCs are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU
on one chip. Businesses use personal computers for word processing, accounting, desktop
publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications. At home, the
most popular use for personal computers is playing games and surfing Internet.
Although personal computers are designed as single-user systems, these systems are normally
linked together to form a network. In terms of power, now-a-days High-end models of the Macintosh
and PC offer the same computing power and graphics capability as low-end workstations by Sun
Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell.

Workstation

Workstation is a computer used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM), desktop publishing,


software development, and other such types of applications which require a moderate amount of
computing power and relatively high quality graphics capabilities.
Workstations generally come with a large, high-resolution graphics screen, large amount of RAM,
inbuilt network support, and a graphical user interface. Most workstations also have a mass storage
device such as a disk drive, but a special type of workstation, called a diskless workstation, comes
without a disk drive.
Common operating systems for workstations are UNIX and Windows NT. Like PC, Workstations are
also single-user computers like PC but are typically linked together to form a local-area network,
although they can also be used as stand-alone systems.

Minicomputer
It is a midsize multi-processing system capable of supporting up to 250 users simultaneously.

Mainframe
Mainframe is very large in size and is an expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds or
even thousands of users simultaneously. Mainframe executes many programs concurrently and
supports many simultaneous execution of programs

Supercomputer
Supercomputers are one of the fastest computers currently available. Supercomputers are very
expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amount of
mathematical calculations (number crunching). For example, weather forecasting, scientific
simulations, (animated) graphics, fluid dynamic calculations, nuclear energy research, electronic
design, and analysis of geological data (e.g. in petrochemical prospecting).

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