Computer Classification
Computer Classification
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Definition
Computer is an electronic and
programmable device which takes input
or information from user and process it
by doing some kind process to provide
output or result in useful format and it
also store data for future use and
retrieval.
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CLASSIFICATION
SUPER
ANALOG DESKTOP
MAIN-
FRAME
COMPUTER DIGITAL LAPTOP
MINI
HYBRID NOTEBOOK
MICRO
NETBOOK
PALMTOP
EYETOP 3
Analog Computer
Analog computer is such kind of
device which calculate data in
signals like frequencies and
rotation of wheel & gear etc.
E.g. Speed Meter, Multi-Meter etc.
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Digital Computer
Digital computer is such type of computer,
which act in digital signal. Means its takes
data in binary notation and calculate to
provide result in digital form, which can be
easily recognized by user.
E.g. – house or office used PC, ATM
machine, vender machine etc.
It can be classified as – 1) super, 2)main –
frame, 3) mini & 4) micro computer.
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Hybrid Computer
This kind of device is example of having
combination (features and
specification) of both “Analog” &
“Digital” computers.
E.g. – Ventilator, ECG machine etc.
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Super Computer
As its names replicate “ super ” – it
highly capable to perform more difficult
and typical calculations. It’s use in
advanced physics, weather forecast,
atomic structure formation, biological
fluid construction etc.
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Main-Frame Computer
It refers as server computer for making
a good connection over fair distance
through computing technology. Its
highly secure as per data privacy is
concern.
It used by different government
agencies – like railways, defense
agencies etc.
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Mini Computer
It also known as server computer but
has low range of distance. It makes to
connect one building to another
building, one store to another store etc.
Due to heavy coasting in configuration
such types of computer, in presents its
barely existed.
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Micro Computer
Smaller in size, compare to others.
Design for house hold and official uses.
It has one time one user.
it comes in different forms – like 1.
desktop, 2. laptop, 3. notebook, 4.
netbook, 5. palmtop & 6. eyetop.
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