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The document outlines various types of computers, including personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers, each serving different user needs and capacities. Personal computers are compact and single-user, while minicomputers and mainframes support multiple users, with mainframes handling large data volumes. Supercomputers are the fastest and most powerful, designed for complex scientific tasks.

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The document outlines various types of computers, including personal computers, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers, each serving different user needs and capacities. Personal computers are compact and single-user, while minicomputers and mainframes support multiple users, with mainframes handling large data volumes. Supercomputers are the fastest and most powerful, designed for complex scientific tasks.

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Types of computer

 A personal computer is a compact, single-user computer that is powered by a


microprocessor.
 Workstation: A powerful computer designed for a single user. A workstation is similar to
a home computer, except it has a more powerful CPU and a higher-quality display in
general.
 A minicomputer is a multi-user computer that can accommodate hundreds of users at the
same time.
 A mainframe is a sophisticated multi-user computer that may accommodate hundreds or
thousands of users at the same time.
 A supercomputer is a computer that can process hundreds of millions of instructions per
second. (CMU, n.d.)

Microcomputer
Personal computers are what microcomputers are. These are systems with a single chip. These
are useful for personal usage and can execute all of the computer's fundamental operations.
Microcomputers take quite minimal space and are relatively affordable. In terms of I/O devices,
such computers have the fewest requirements. Also, all of the electronics should be put on a
single PCB. Tablets, iPads, smartwatches, laptops, and desktop computers are examples.

Minicomputer
The minicomputer sits between a microcomputer and a mainframe computer. These PCs are
excellent for groups of 5 to 300 individuals. Those that wish to use the system simultaneously.
Such computers might be seen in mall or huge institution billing desks.

Mainframe
When a huge number of people are involved, mainframe computers come in handy. For example,
in the health care or retail sectors, several people may need to access data at the same time.
These computers handle massive volumes of data.
Furthermore, mainframe computers have advanced significantly in terms of speed, size, and
efficiency throughout the years. These machines are just below supercomputers. And are
sometimes more valuable than a supercomputer. IBM z Series, System z9, and so on are
examples.

Supercomputers
Supercomputers are the largest and fastest computers. Such computers can do billions of
operations in a matter of seconds. To assess their performance, we often utilize MPIS (Million
Instructions Per Second). These computers are built particularly for scientific purposes such as -
Password encryption and decryption
Forecasting the weather
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computers.

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