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Classification of Computers

The document classifies computers into four types based on their size: supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers are the largest and most powerful, used for tasks like space exploration. Mainframe computers are also large and powerful, used by large organizations to process large amounts of data for many users simultaneously. Minicomputers are smaller than mainframes but larger than microcomputers, used by small businesses. Microcomputers, also known as PCs, are the smallest and most affordable for personal use.

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Classification of Computers

The document classifies computers into four types based on their size: supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers are the largest and most powerful, used for tasks like space exploration. Mainframe computers are also large and powerful, used by large organizations to process large amounts of data for many users simultaneously. Minicomputers are smaller than mainframes but larger than microcomputers, used by small businesses. Microcomputers, also known as PCs, are the smallest and most affordable for personal use.

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Classification of Computers

Different classifications of Computers are as follows.Classification According to SizeThere are four different sorts
of computers based on their size and how they are configured to operate.

1: Supercomputers

The most efficient computers in terms of processing data and performance are supercomputers. These
computers are used for research and exploratory purposes. Supercomputers are exceedingly large and highly
expensive. It can only fit in large, air-conditioned spaces.Supercomputers are used for a range of tasks, such as
space exploration, seismic research, and the testing of nuclear weapons

Supercomputer Features:
1. They make use of AI (Artificial intelligence)
2. They are the fastest and strongest.
3. They are very costly.
4. They are enormous in size.
5. They are employed by companies that manufacture goods.
6. They process information at a rapid rate.

2. Mainframe Computers
Despite being less efficient than supercomputers, mainframe computers are nevertheless extremely
expensive. Large corporations and governmental organizations frequently employ mainframe
computers to run everyday operations. They have the ability to store and analyze a lot of data. To
maintain information on their customers, students, and insurance policyholders, banks, colleges, and
insurance companies utilize them. They may also act as a server in a network environment. Hundreds
of users may be managed simultaneously by them.
Mainframe Computer Features:
1. They have enormous amounts of memory.
2. They are capable of running several different operating systems.
3. They have a significant number of CPUs with powerful processing speeds.
4. Tightly Coupled Clustering Technology is employed
3. Minicomputers
Minicomputers are used by small businesses and industries. They go by the term "Midrange
Computers." These minicomputers frequently have several users, just as mainframe computers. They
are a bit slower than mainframe computers.For example, the manufacturing department may employ
minicomputers to keep an eye on specific production processes.
Features of Minicomputers:
1. It is smaller than mainframes or supercomputers in terms of size.
2. In comparison to a mainframe or supercomputer, it is less costly.
3. It is able to perform many jobs at once.
4. It may be utilized by several users simultaneously.
5. It is utilized by small businesses
4. Microcomputers
A microcomputer, sometimes referred to as a personal computer (PC), is a type of computer that runs
on a smaller scale than traditional computers (Personal Computer). A component that is commonly
referred to as a motherboard houses the central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, memory in
the form of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), I/O ports, and a bus system of
connecting wires. They are the most affordable
Features of Microcomputers:
1. They are extensively employed for personal usage.
2. They are smaller and comparably less expensive.
3. Multi-user functionality is not supported.
4. It has a limited computational capacity.
5. They are quite simple to use.

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